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The Path to Belonging: Insights from Dr. Nika White’s 11th Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Summit Address
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading The Path to Belonging: Insights from Dr. Nika White’s 11th Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Summit Address

WDM Candy Cane Trail
Shop Small and Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season! powered by Proxi Follow the West Des Moines Candy Cane Trail this holiday shopping season to… Continue Reading WDM Candy Cane Trail
WDM Flavor Quest
Ready to Explore the Culinary Scene of West Des Moines? Eat and drink your way through these restaurants, bars, and culinary spots in West Des… Continue Reading WDM Flavor Quest

Infinite Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HkPVwNU_XQ “As an immigrant owned staffing agency here in Des Moines, we have come to understand our “why” in the truest form. When we are… Continue Reading Infinite Resources

Key Trends Shaping Latino Business Today in Iowa
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Key Trends Shaping Latino Business Today in Iowa



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

West YP Emerging Leader: Hayley Roberts
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading West YP Emerging Leader: Hayley Roberts

State of the City 2026: Building America’s Best City
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading State of the City 2026: Building America’s Best City
The $10M Question: Do You Need a Family Office?
By Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices Continue Reading The $10M Question: Do You Need a Family Office?
Three Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
By Mark Hoger, Business Banking Relationship Manager at Bank of America Iowa Continue Reading Three Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Cognitive Biases in Investing: 10 Patterns That Affect Your Decisions
By Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices Continue Reading Cognitive Biases in Investing: 10 Patterns That Affect Your Decisions


Why Greater Des Moines Shouldn’t Wait for a National AI Strategy
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading Why Greater Des Moines Shouldn’t Wait for a National AI Strategy

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