A Letter of Thanks to the Region for the Equity Innovation Award
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce It was an honor for the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and… Continue Reading A Letter of Thanks to the Region for the Equity Innovation Award
Small Business Resources (2022 Holiday Shopping Season)
Small Business Season™ Promotional Materials Download Now Download Now Download Now Download Now Click to Download Online Banners Click to Download Small Business Season Logos… Continue Reading Small Business Resources (2022 Holiday Shopping Season)
Shop Small This Holiday Shopping Season
It’s Small Business Season! From November 1st – December 31st, we’re celebrating Small Business Season™. The chamber is encouraging every person of our community to… Continue Reading Shop Small This Holiday Shopping Season
Blog: DEI Awards 2022 Recap
The DEI Workplace Excellence Awards is a special one, and the second year was certainly one to remember. Continue Reading Blog: DEI Awards 2022 Recap
Connecting With Your Community
By Meghan Wypych, Marketing Specialist/Annual Giving Specialist, UnityPoint Health Foundation I broke the biggest piece of advice given to every young professional in their 20s.… Continue Reading Connecting With Your Community
Member Spotlight – On Point Strategies
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
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A Reflection: 2022 Chamber of the Year Finalist
The journey to being one of three nominees in the nation (our first time applying!) for the national Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Chamber of the Year Award started when I became President & CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce on April 1, 2020. Continue Reading A Reflection: 2022 Chamber of the Year Finalist
Member Spotlight – Heart of Iowa Marketplace
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
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Member Spotlight – MoMere
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
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Member Spotlight – Chocolate Storybook
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
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Give-Back Guidebook
By Emily Hedgecock Now more than ever, Americans are using the power of their time and money to shop ethically, donate to causes they care… Continue Reading Give-Back Guidebook
10 Tips to Building Your Network As a Young Professional
By Alec Wilcox, Associate at Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors If you’re reading this, you likely already understand the importance of networking, and having… Continue Reading 10 Tips to Building Your Network As a Young Professional
Hollywood Learns Making a Movie in Iowa is “Murder” in Joseph LeValley’s Latest Novel
The death of a famous actress rocks the Iowa town of Orney, where a Hollywood movie company is filming on location, in the novel Performing… Continue Reading Hollywood Learns Making a Movie in Iowa is “Murder” in Joseph LeValley’s Latest Novel
Influence Redefined: Building a Good Reputation
If you want to influence buy this book. In fact, the sooner you read this book, the more rapidly you will accelerate your ability to influence. But be patient. Influence is earned over time. Hanke suggests that everyone who wants to become a skilled influencer must adopt specific, intentional behaviors MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY. Continue Reading Influence Redefined: Building a Good Reputation
Spotlighting Last Year’s Black & Brown Business Summit Competitors
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern Registration is now open for the 2022 Athene Black & Brown Business Summit, presented by Wells Fargo. The Summit kicks… Continue Reading Spotlighting Last Year’s Black & Brown Business Summit Competitors
Five Reasons Why You Need an IT Partner on Your Side
Imagine this: you become aware of a security vulnerability in your business network or IT infrastructure. If you don’t patch and update the system or application right away, it could significantly increase your risk of an attack. Continue Reading Five Reasons Why You Need an IT Partner on Your Side