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Welcome to the West – Regenerative Medicine of Iowa
Welcome to the West, Regenerative Medicine of Iowa! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Regenerative Medicine of Iowa
It’s Summer Conference Season!
By Katherine Harrington, President/CEO Continue Reading It’s Summer Conference Season!
Reflecting On The Last Three Years
By Katherine Harrington, President/CEO Continue Reading Reflecting On The Last Three Years
Welcome to the West – Hire DSM & Recruit DSM
Welcome to the West, Hire DSM & Recruit DSM! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Hire DSM & Recruit DSM
Welcome to the West – Pulse Fitness Dance Studio
Welcome to the West, Pulse Fitness Dance Studio! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Pulse Fitness Dance Studio
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
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