West Des Moines Difference - January 2009 - (Page 27) ENTREPRENEURS ENERGIZE WEST DES MOINES’ ECONOMY West Des Moines’ many entrepreneurial “spark plugs” keep the city humming, from small start-ups to established companies that have carved out niches in their areas of expertise. In fact, these entrepreneurs have become a major contributing factor to West Des Moines’ economic well-being. Chow’s Gymnastics Goes for the Gold Though Chow’s Gymnastics & Dance Institute gained worldwide fame after Shawn Johnson, who trained there, won one gold and three silver medals at the 2008 Olympics, the foundation for its success was laid 10 years earlier when Liang Chow came to West Des Moines. “We looked all over the country to determine a good place where we could open a gym,” said Chow, who was named 2007 National Coach of the Year by the U.S. Olympic Committee and Pan American Olympic Committee. “In my wildest dreams, I could have never chosen a better place than West Des Moines.” A friend at the Iowa Department of Education who lived in West Des Moines urged Chow to consider relocating to that city, which is known for its good schools and thriving economy. “At that time, the community was beginning to boom, and it seemed like a great place to take a chance at starting a new business adventure,” Chow said. After opening the gym in 1998, Chow knew he made the right choice. Local residents were supportive of the new business, and the city’s prosperous business climate helped the gym flourish. When the floods of 2008 ravaged the facility, West Des Moines residents came out in full force to help Chow clean up and get back in action. “I would like to thank the citizens of West Des Moines for all their support, from the great kids I’ve had the opportunity to coach, to the economic environment that the city of West Des Moines has laid for us to thrive,” Chow said. “I am forever thankful.” THE WEST DES MOINES DIFFERENCE 27
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