By Baillee Furst, Events & Marketing Manager
Following the death of George Floyd and protests across the country earlier this year, the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce knew it wanted to help make a positive difference in the business community of the most diverse suburb in Iowa. Continue Reading WDM Chamber Launches DEI Committee in a Big Way
By Michael Conlon, Editorial Intern
The Jordan House has a long history of being an important part of West Des Moines. There are endless stories that revolve around the Jordan house and James Jordan himself. Continue Reading Knowing Your History: The Jordan House
By Mallory Behrens, Social Media Intern
As a young professional woman, I realize how important it is to inspire others to speak up. The reason I am so passionate about this topic is because I am learning from strong women everyday. Continue Reading What it Means to be an Intern for a Female Run Business
By Frani McDermott, Editorial Intern
Check out some of these fun, COVID-19 approved ideas for your company’s holiday gathering! Continue Reading Holiday Parties in the COVID-19 Era
By Michael Conlon, Editorial Intern
Valley Junction has a long and storied history of being a foundation of West Des Moines. Continue Reading Knowing Your History: The History of Valley Junction
By Anthony Paustian, Ph.D.
In March, we lost an Apollo astronaut, a beloved member of the space community, and in my own case, a personal friend––Al Worden, the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 15. Continue Reading An Apollo Astronaut Made Me Dinner
The 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. Continue Reading United Way’s 21-Day Equity Challenge
View the 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide. Continue Reading The 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
View this list of resources provided by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Continue Reading Greater Des Moines Partnership Resources
A list of resources on being an ally and the BLM Movement provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson. Continue Reading Resources Provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson
