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WDM Watch List: Jack Plagge
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Jack Plagge
WDM Watch List: Adam Ries
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Adam Ries
Welcome to the West – Shear Madness
Welcome to the West, Shear Madness! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Shear Madness
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)
WDM Watch List: Chenoa Springer
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Chenoa Springer
Welcome to the West – Hyper Energy Bar
Welcome to the West, Hyper Energy Bar! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Hyper Energy Bar
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
Owning Half of the House: Cohabitation, Equity and Estate Planning Considerations for Unmarried Homebuyers
Co-authored by Alecia Meuleners and Jessica James Rotole, attorneys at Whitfield & Eddy Law, Des Moines, Iowa Home-buying can be exciting, fun, and at times,… Continue Reading Owning Half of the House: Cohabitation, Equity and Estate Planning Considerations for Unmarried Homebuyers
Welcome to the West – Coffee for a Cause
Welcome to the West, Coffee for a Cause! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Coffee for a Cause
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
High Performance Networks Offer Savings for Your Organization
By Jodi Schweiger, RDN, LD, CDCES, Executive Director Business Development, The Iowa Clinic It’s no secret that providing healthcare coverage to employees is a major… Continue Reading High Performance Networks Offer Savings for Your Organization
Welcome to the West – Posey and Jett’s
Welcome to the West, Posey & Jett’s! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Posey and Jett’s
Paid and Unpaid Breaks: What Employers Need to Know
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Paid and Unpaid Breaks: What Employers Need to Know
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce – “The WEST Report: Mid-Year Momentum 2025” – (WEST = Work. Engage. Serve. Thrive.)
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce – “The WEST Report: Mid-Year Momentum 2025” – (WEST = Work. Engage. Serve. Thrive.)
Building the Dream (Property Management) Team
By Mike Herrmann, Advantage Property Management President In the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate, an effective property management team is all about creating solutions… Continue Reading Building the Dream (Property Management) Team
Interview Do’s and Don’ts in the Age of AI
By Nick McFall, VP Sales Management – Consulting Interviews have changed. Not because the questions are drastically different, but because the tools job seekers now… Continue Reading Interview Do’s and Don’ts in the Age of AI
How Performance Management Impacts Your Bottom Line
The distribution of funds is a complicated process for all industries. From salary increases and raises to annual performance reviews, leadership teams have much to… Continue Reading How Performance Management Impacts Your Bottom Line
Building a Positive Customer-Broker Relationship
By Jonny Bosworth & Grant Tucker, R&R Real Estate Advisors  In real estate, every transaction begins with something more important than property—trust. Whether helping… Continue Reading Building a Positive Customer-Broker Relationship
Daring to Dream: Lessons from Christine Ha
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Daring to Dream: Lessons from Christine Ha
5 Principles for Successful Product Development
By Ed Croushore, VP, Product Solutions at Wellabe  Whether you’re refreshing an existing product or developing a new one, many factors can help or… Continue Reading 5 Principles for Successful Product Development
How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization
Authored by Connectify HR, a locally owned and operated Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Â Navigating health insurance and employee benefits can be overwhelming and time-consuming… Continue Reading How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization