• Joined: May 6, 2008

"My name is Ryan Meyer and I'm the president of Meyer Technology Group, where we design, build, and support Microsoft small business networks. "

• Joined: December 1, 2008

"My name is Dominic Chiovaro I am an Area Sales Manager for Auto Glass Center/Safelite Auto Glass in the Des Moines area. A segment of my business involves the Insurance/Fleet industry, I am always looking for ways to grow our business in the area."

• Joined: February 18, 2009

"I work for a fantastic local family owned bindery/mailhouse. I have some amazing ideas to help market the businesses in your group and I'd love the opportunity to share them with you all!"

• Joined: November 10, 2009

"After visiting the group, it was obvious that each member valued being in the group and had benefitted from it. It was also evident and that we were all going to be meeting for a common goal, to help grow each other’s business. Thank you! "

• Joined: November 20, 2009

"For social networking my home inspection business"

• Joined: December 1, 2009

"I wanted to jump on board because I'm a huge believer in the power of forming these types of "mastermind" groups where fellow business owners can share ideas and pass along referrals."

• Joined: March 18, 2009

"I am already a member. Only getting my personal email address added for Meetup"

• Joined: December 11, 2008

"I'm a business broker working with individuals interested in buying or selling a business. I'm an expert in valuing a business, marketing it and finding a buyer."

• Joined: July 1, 2008

• Joined: May 23, 2008

"My name is Scott Neff and I work for Security Equipment out of our Des Moines offices. We are a family-owned, mid-west based firm that has been in business for nearly 40 years. We currently serve more than 14,000 commercial and residential clients."

• Joined: December 3, 2009

"I appreciate doing business with people I have a relationship with. I look forward to building relationships based on a high level of service and trust with other members of the Champs group as well as their associates."

• Joined: May 9, 2008

"State Farm is the #1 auto and home insurer in Iowa, we can take care of your insurance needs better than anyone else. My office has over 80 combined years of insurance experience and we pride ourselves in excellent customer & claims service!"

• Joined: June 18, 2009

"I help individuals and small businesses develop financial plans and select investments to allow them to reach their financial goals. We can help you consolidate your old 401k's and IRA's and work with you to develop a cohesive financial strategy"

• Joined: May 21, 2009

"To network with other local business owners."

• Joined: December 4, 2009

"I made a career change from high-level retail management to Marketing. I recently relocated back to Des Moines after owning and operating a retail store in Charleston, SC. Looking to make business connections and generate referrals in the community."

• Joined: May 8, 2008

• Joined: November 2, 2009

"I think it would be a great way to form professional relationships with people for the mutual benefit of all."

• Joined: April 1, 2009

"Cruising is a very good way to vacation, hold training seminars or family reunions. I can help with all these and will provide service before and after the final payment. Joining your group will allow me to spread this to more people."

• Joined: August 3, 2009

"To network, learn, promote and growth both mine and others businesses together."

• Joined: June 2, 2009

"I like being part of Champs Group because it gives me the opportunity to network with other business professionals on everything from human resources, sales and marketing and obviously referrals."