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LIGHTING AND ACCESSORIES
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MANAGEMENT/CONSULTING
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Artisent Floors ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Reliable Construction Services �����������������������������������������������������������������6 Renovation Systems ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
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PAINTING
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CARPET CLEANING
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PLUMBING
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
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ROOFING
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EMERGENCY RESTORATION
Durachem ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Renovation Systems ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
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Pressure Point ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12
EXTERIOR RESTORATION
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DRYER VENT CLEANING
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Don’t let a dull, dirty deck bring you down! We can restore natural beauty to all types of decks & fences.
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CARPET CLEANING
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APARTMENT LEASING GUIDE 651-603-4560 ApartmentLeasingGuide.com
DURACHEM 515-650-1620 DurachemIA.com
MR. PROACTIVE 515-218-2470 Mr. ProActive.com
Our Print product is designed with a more modern digital age layout while maintaining the functionality of an authentic print publication It is consumer focused and formatted such that the reader quickly learns the organization of the content. Our consumers never have to search the page to find the information they are looking for in your listing.
Durachem has served the Des Moines metro since 2011. Our ASTM tested cleaning method is guaranteed to keep carpets looking cleaner than newly uncleaned carpet without using hazardous chemicals. Schedule a FREE demonstration of our cleaning process today!
If you need a repair or have a special project we can handle all of the coordination and even get you competitive bids. Our network of specialists is the best around and growing all the time. Ask about Duct Cleaning and Water Intrusion Services!
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R.E.D.E. Services 641-202-3395 REDEServices@yahoo.com
RENOVATION SYSTEMS 1-866-688-RENO RenovationSystems.com
RENOVATION SYSTEMS 1-866-688-RENO RenovationSystems.com
You can count on our experience in the carpentry, paint, mechanical, maintenance industries to get the job done right, on time and within budget. No job is too small or too large. Locally owned, insured.
Now in their third decade of business, there is quite simply no other operation in our area that can-do everything Renovation Systems does. They are the only company of their class that a property manager needs in their Rolodex to keep their apartment building in perfect condition.
Now in their third decade of business, there is quite simply no other operation in our area that can-do everything Renovation Systems does. They are the only company of their class that a property manager needs in their Rolodex to keep their apartment building in perfect condition.
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EXTERIOR CLEANING
RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 515-278-1685 ReliableCS.net
ARTISENT FLOORS 800-890-9366 ArtisentFloors.com
PRESSURE POINT CLEANERS 515-451-9311 PressurePointCleaners.com
We specialize in all aspects of your property’s needs: Interior Renovations, Exterior Renovations, Turn Key, Make Readies, Commercial Tenant Finish, Windows, Siding, Concrete, Drywall, Painting, Cabinets, Countertops, Fire Restoration, Drainage, Decks, Railings, Fencing, Consulting.
For 30 years, Artisent Floors has crafted our flooring services and processes specifically for multi-family properties. We are dedicated to providing the most effective solution for the property and making the managers’ jobs easier.
Clean and clear; this is our focus for our services and communication. We strive to make you look like the professional when it comes to managing or building properties. We’ll support your management by giving you a clean property with a clear scope of service all while providing clear communication along the way.
APARTMENT RENOVATIONS
CONSULTING/MANAGEMENT
EXTERIOR RESTORATION
RENOVATION SYSTEMS 1-866-688-RENO RenovationSystems.com
RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 515-278-1685 ReliableCS.net
Now in their third decade of business, there is quite simply no other operation in our area that can-do everything Renovation Systems does. They are the only company of their class that a property manager needs in their Rolodex to keep their apartment building in perfect condition.
OPTIMUM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 515-809-5400 OptimumRealEstateManagement.com Tailored Management to ownership needs. Full service or Ala Carte. Focusing primarily on multifamily. Superior level performance and expertise with an executive team with over 40 years’ experience. We build trustworthy relationships through win-win property management.
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ICS Advanced Technologies 515-268-4000 ics-llc.net
AFFORDABLE DRAIN JETSURGE 515-286-1291 JetSurgeIA.com
CONNETT SERVICES 515-967-0002 CONNETTSERVICES.COM
ICS Advanced Technologies is a turnkey amenity solutions provider for Internet, TV, Security and Audio/ Video needs. We have over 18 years’ experience providing custom technology solutions for multi-family communities across the country.
We are a family owned and operated business providing exceptional Sewer and Drain Cleaning. We have been serving clients across Metro Des Moines for over 20 years. Available 24 hours everyday!
Connett Services is a local Des Moines, heating and cooling company that specializes in HVAC repairs and replacements. We have been providing quality service to the region since 1999 and we are looking forward to helping your community with any HVAC issues.
We specialize in all aspects of your property’s needs: Interior Renovations, Exterior Renovations, Turn Key, Make Readies, Commercial Tenant Finish, Windows, Siding, Concrete, Drywall, Painting, Cabinets, Countertops, Fire Restoration, Drainage, Decks, Railings, Fencing, Consulting.
KRIST INSURANCE SERVICES 515-270-0909 KristInsurance.com Established in 1993, Krist Insurance Services is your locally owned and operated independent agency. With focuses on Commercial Property and Casualty, Employee and Group Benefits, and Personal Property and Casualty, we will give you the technical abilities of the large national brokers with a local touch! Check us out today!
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COMPLEX CONNEXIONS 515-669-8727
NEWTON ROOFING SERVICES 515-986-9949
Let us help you show off your brand with a multitude of exceptional promotional products. Spend as little or as much as is needed to get your name out there. No matter what story you want to tell we will help you get it done. If we don’t have it, we will find it. Pens, business cards, marketing cards, door hangers, mailers, signs and pull ups. Imagine the possibilities!
If you are looking for a company with the knowledge and expertise to keep you covered give us a call. Many roofing options are available and we are happy to look at your job and make recommendations. Repair or replace, we are a full-service roofing company with many years of experience.
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SECURITY SERVICES
ICS Advanced Technologies 515-268-4000 ics-llc.net
R.E.D.E. Services 641-202-3395 REDEServices@yahoo.com
ICS Advanced Technologies 515-268-4000 ics-llc.net
ICS Advanced Technologies is a turnkey amenity solutions provider for Internet, TV, Security and Audio/ Video needs. We have over 18 years’ experience providing custom technology solutions for multi-family communities across the country.
You can count on our experience in the carpentry, paint, mechanical, maintenance industries to get the job done right, on time and within budget. No job is too small or too large. Locally owned, insured.
ICS Advanced Technologies is a turnkey amenity solutions provider for Internet, TV, Security and Audio/ Video needs. We have over 18 years’ experience providing custom technology solutions for multi-family communities across the country.
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RENOVATION SYSTEMS 1-866-688-RENO RenovationSystems.com
DIAM PEST CONTROL 515-244-3533 DIAMPestControl.com
THE CONLEY GROUP 515-277-7437 TheConleyGroup.com
Now in their third decade of business, there is quite simply no other operation in our area that can-do everything Renovation Systems does. They are the only company of their class that a property manager needs in their Rolodex to keep their apartment building in perfect condition.
President of DIAM Pest Control, Perry Tague, is just a phone call away and customer service is his number one concern. The key factor to effective pest control is an ability to correctly identify the problem, and no one knows local pests like a local company. We have been providing service for over 50 years. All DIAM employees are tested and licensed by the state of Iowa.
As a team of professionals, our mission is to partner with our customers and add value to their organizations by providing timely, professional security, risk management and other related services to them, thereby decreasing their losses and risk while simultaneously increasing their profits.
L LIGHTING AND ACCESSORIES BULBGUY 515-777-2765 BulbGuyLighting.com With our Brand Agnostic approach, we offer unique solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you simply need to buy products, have us come out and fix something or totally change your lighting, give BulbGuy a call. We’ll focus on your lighting so you can focus on your business.
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GREATER IOWA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 1-866-562-GIAA (4422) theGIAA.com The Greater Iowa Apartment Association is a local and state network that supports your business growth! Membership benefits your business’s strength through education, legislation, and networking.
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OPTIMUM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 515-809-5400 OptimumRealEstateManagement.com Optimum Real Estate Management is a fullservice company focusing on multi-family, commercial and association management. Our executive team has over 40 years of direct experience. Optimum team members have the knowledge and experience needed to properly manage your investment properties.
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The Greater Iowa Apartment Association
is a non profit association dedicated to serving the needs of the multi-family industry. Our membership includes over 250 companies who manage over 30,000 apartment homes. They are independent rental owners, owners, managers, developers and vendor partners who work to promote the advancement of the multi-family industry throughout the state of Iowa and beyond.
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Christy will wear many hats at GIAA, including: MEMBERSHIP
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Being a prior business owner and having experience in operations gives her the edge to bring the GIAA to the next level. Christy has her real estate license and hopes to be managing a property of her own one day. She has over 10 years of customer service experience with a knack for administration and organization. Her commitment to excellence and a lifelong endeavor to always learn is the foundation of her work ethic.
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It was once considered inappropriate to discuss controversial topics: Politics, religion, and other emotion eliciting subjects. Perhaps this was contributed to limited means of communication with human beings outside of the immediate family. In today’s age, we can communicate and conversate with nearly anyone, at any time, right at our fingertips. If you are active on social media, we have all witnessed it: ‘Keyboard warriors’, emotionally charged posts and shares, aggression towards complete strangers with varying opinions, open discussion about these emotion eliciting subjects… And of course, the ostracism that results from that, which has now been labeled “Cancel Culture”.
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Every time we tune into our social channels, we leave behind a social footprint. A piece of who we are. Whether that be the best piece of us, or our worst, our social footprint is non-erasable once we release it to the world. When we accept a position with an organization, what we say and do in some fashion represents our company. This representation often extends far beyond our working hours. In fact, our social channels encourage us to share our professional connection to our employer via the “About Me” sections. Is your social footprint reflective of the values within your organization?
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Employers: If you do not currently have a written standard operating procedure, code of conduct, or policy surrounding social medial use and representation, this is your sign that it is time. In the digital age, social association is represented every time any of our employees logs into their social channels. It is important that we set clear expectations for our employees to uphold the values of the company on the forefront. Because the multifamily industry centers around one of mankind’s most sacred spaces, ‘Home’, it is amplified for our industry professionals that our current residents, potential residents, and shareholders are presented with a positive impression of our organizations through our actions: both on, and off the clock. By 2026, Generation Z is projected to become the largest consumer base in the USA. Generation Z was born into social media and are certainly turning towards their social channels prior to solidifying buying decisions. The Zoomer generation has been credited with a strong desire to seek truth, uniqueness, and a desire to do business with companies who have shared ethical values. They are also the most diverse generation and have been labeled the most accepting of diversity in general in comparison to the prior generations. What muddies your social footprint? You may not realize that your social footprint extends
far beyond what is found on your social channel ‘homepage’ – Even when your settings are on private. Some of the biggest social mistakes are discovered through response posting. This is especially present while responding in what is known as public space – Such as sharing your opinion on a news story posted by your local news station. It is important that we remember our audience when we share emotionally charged opinions, or tasteless comments on-line. In the case of a public spaces, one should assume the audience includes our employer, future employer, or customer. Rule of thumb: If you would not say it in the office, refrain as well on public social channels. When we share something found on another page to our own homepage, many times these items are viewable to the public. Even when your page is set to private, the private piece only applies to original, user-generated content. The decision to share content places your ‘stamp of approval’ onto the content, potentially making it viewable to the public – Regardless of who the original author is. Political rants, controversial shares, photos displaying drug or alcohol use, or bragging of wealth or large purchases has been deemed some of the most distasteful social content.
On the contrary, social media use also allows us the ability to utilize our social footprint in a positive manner. We can quickly and easily display the greatest aspects of ourselves. Utilizing proper spelling and grammar, sharing our community engagement, volunteer work, professional achievements, hobbies, and passions helps us move towards creating a positive social space. Where we call “home” is an exceedingly guarded space in our lives. Navigating through a global pandemic, social unrest, and increased crime throughout the USA, we are becoming increasingly aware of the value of our safe space. We find ourselves more scrutinous of who we associate with, who we decide to do business with, and especially so, who we allow into this space. Whether you are a professional centered in providing a home, or a vendor assisting the management or ownership team with the physical asset, may your social footprints remain clean.
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Humans tend to utilize social content as a social radar: Social content aids us in quickly determining who thinks like us, has something in common with us,
who we dislike, and so on. It has been theorized that leveraging this radar harms us when it comes to our openness to diversity and inclusion efforts. Society tends to gravitate towards like-minded people, and social media can become a tool to amplify these connections, at times perpetuating a cycle of segregation, and polarization. We know through countless studies that diverse teams perform at much higher levels than the contrary. The effects of social media division can tend to linger into the workplace.
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