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4166_0b037a5d75_small May 16, 2012 by Michael Stacy

Des Moines BitMethod is go for launch on its mission at Mars. Mars Cafe, that is. BitMethod, a Des Moines-based web and mobile app development shop, will celebrate the release of its new product, Change, with a shindig from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Mars Cafe. The event will also serve as a celebration of BitMethod's third birthday. BitMethod has worked with Mars, a Dogtown district cafe, during the development of Change, a restaurant and retail management system with an iPad-based point-of-sale. BitMethod first made public its work on Change last October, and in March the company announced it would focus all its development efforts on the product. Dan Shipton, BitMethod's CEO, shared more about the launch of Change … read more

1513_a198656192_small December 2, 2010 by Geoff Wood

Des Moines Last night, what must have been an over-capacity crowd – more than 100 attendees – turned out for the latest Dwolla Meetup at Mars Cafe in Des Moines. Similar to their past meetups, this one featured free T-shirts and discussion about the payment transfer platform. Unlike other meetups, this one was also a launch event for Dwolla's service across the U.S. (previously, it was only available to residents of Iowa and California) as well as the debut… read more

748_853d28269f_small March 23, 2010 by Geoff Wood

Des Moines The first Startup Drinks gathering and second annual Twestival will both take place in Des Moines this week. Des Moines Startup Drinks is a casual, monthly meetup of entrepreneurs, small business owners and others who are interested in local startup culture. The first event takes place tonight at 5 p.m. on… read more