We are a group of marketing and business
professionals who are dedicated to advancing the
theory and practice of marketing in Iowa by
promoting the professional development of our
members. In conjunction with the international
American Marketing Association, we provide
programs and resources that contribute to members' career success.

Our membership currently numbers over 200
professionals. They are employed by a wide
variety of corporations, non-profit organizations
and educational institutions. Most of Iowa's
leading companies have members in the AMA. For
more information on membership click here. The
centerpiece of our activities is the Chapter
meeting.

These luncheon meetings are held monthly at the
Des Moines Golf and Country Club and include time
for networking as well as a presentation by a
recognized leader in the marketing field. Meeting
attendance ranges from 55 to 75 members and
guests. Our 2005-2006 Speakers included:

"Sports Marketing"	Frank Nogel, ISU Associate Athletics Director
"The Millennial Generation"	Brent Magid, Frank Magid & Associates
"The Coors Light Brand"	James A. Sabia, Jr., Coors Brewing
"Consumer Focused Marketing at Meredith Books"	Doug Guendel, Meredith Books

Our goal is to provide a valuable mix of topics, ranging from marketing success stories, to explaining new analytical techniques...from trends in Internet marketing to tips on successful market research.

Other chapter activities include several "Special Interest Group" (SIG) meetings. These are informal gatherings which usually include a speaker. Currently there are two SIGs: one on Direct Marketing and another on Market Research. In addition, we also hold member-only networking activities that provide opportunities to develop better relationships with other marketing professionals For information on upcoming program activities, click here.

Although AMA membership is for individuals, organizations can participate in our activities through our sponsorship program. This is a great way to promote a firm's capabilities to the Iowa marketing community. For more information on sponsorship, click here.

The Chapter is led by a Board of Directors, assisted by volunteers. For more information on Chapter Leadership, click here.