Blog: DEI Awards 2022 Recap
The DEI Workplace Excellence Awards is a special one, and the second year was certainly one to remember.
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.
Member Spotlight – On Point Strategies
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
Member Spotlight – On Point Strategies
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.
Member Spotlight – Heart of Iowa Marketplace
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
Member Spotlight – MoMere
Member Spotlight – Chocolate Storybook
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
Member Spotlight – Chocolate Storybook
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Annual Dinner Celebration
By Tom Florian, Director of Membership and Growth, WDM Chamber The WDM Chamber Annual Dinner Celebration should be on your shortlist of “CAN’T MISS” events
Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Everyone is talking about how holiday shopping is going to be challenging this year. Well, guess what isn’t stuck on shipping containers out at sea? All of the incredible things you can buy from our local small businesses. Whether you’re online shopping at home or out and about around town, check out this Ultimate Gift Giving Guide to get some ideas for this holiday season!
Think Big and Just Get it DONE
This is what we love about our city. We don’t pussyfoot around. We think big and just get it done. Kudos to Mayor Steve Gaer and key city, community, and business leaders who were instrumental in helping to build our city into the world class community it is today. Ranked #1 best place to live in Iowa and #37 best place to live in America by Money Magazine, it’s no wonder people have a passion for West Des Moines.