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Exploring the Authentic Flavors of Mexico at El Fogón
By Richard Salas, Editorial Intern Continue Reading Exploring the Authentic Flavors of Mexico at El Fogón
Behind the Heroic Helmets: Deputy Chief Mike Whitsell and the Heart of West Des Moines Fire Department
By Everett Mullican, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Continue Reading Behind the Heroic Helmets: Deputy Chief Mike Whitsell and the Heart of West Des Moines Fire Department
WDM Watch List: Levi Lefebure
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Levi Lefebure
Security Insights about Social Engineering Practices
By Jordan Neal, IT Security Engineer at Aureon In the digital age, where technology influences every aspect of our lives, the threats posed by cybercriminals… Continue Reading Security Insights about Social Engineering Practices
Celebrating Our First Responders – Officer Andre Owen: Bridging Communities and Ensuring The Safety Of Our City
By Everett Mullican, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Continue Reading Celebrating Our First Responders – Officer Andre Owen: Bridging Communities and Ensuring The Safety Of Our City
WDM Watch List: Alexa Strickler
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Alexa Strickler
WDM Chamber Mid-Year 2023 – Success Stories
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading WDM Chamber Mid-Year 2023 – Success Stories
WDM Watch List: Cole Horton
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Cole Horton
Mid-Year Planning: Ignite Your Journey to Success
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Mid-Year Planning: Ignite Your Journey to Success
Insights on LeadHERship: Lessons from the TINA TALKS Event 2023
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Insights on LeadHERship: Lessons from the TINA TALKS Event 2023
WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
By Lindsay Schlatter, Regional Manager, R&R Realty Group Management Professionals, Inc. Continue Reading What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?
WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Member Spotlight – Bloomingbeing Tell us about you and/or your business I moved back to Des Moines in May of 2025. I grew up here… Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
Vázquez Law Office
Member Spotlight – Vázquez Law Office Hi, I’m Gabrielle Vázquez, founder of Vázquez Law Office, launched right here in West Des Moines in August 2025.… Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office
What Makes a Workplace Work Today
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading What Makes a Workplace Work Today
Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
Member Spotlight – Allegra Marketing At the core, all of Allegra’s products and services help businesses get noticed, attract customers, and grow. Whether it’s a printed… Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
Reka Luxury Travel
Member Spotlight – Reka Luxury Travel My name is Elaine Ware, and I am the founder of Reka Luxury Travel, a boutique travel design firm.… Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel
Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI