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Welcome to the West – Cirque Wonderland
Welcome to the West, Cirque Wonderland! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Cirque Wonderland
WDM Watch List: Brooke Preston
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Brooke Preston
Five Dangerous Myths About Cybersecurity
Don’t believe everything you’ve heard about cybersecurity. Cybercrime is on the rise and the danger to your business may be greater than you realize. Underestimating… Continue Reading Five Dangerous Myths About Cybersecurity
Digital Welcome Package & Resources 2022 Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit
Below are resources provided by sponsors of the 2022 Athene Black & Brown Business Summit. Athene: About us. Bankers Trust: Helping your business succeed. EMC… Continue Reading Digital Welcome Package & Resources 2022 Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit
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… Continue Reading Give-Back Guidebook
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… Continue Reading 10 Tips to Building Your Network As a Young Professional
Welcome to the West – Chefs for Seniors
Welcome to the West, Chefs for Seniors! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Chefs for Seniors
BetterCulture
Regardless of business size, industry, or zip code, everyone is facing major workforce challenges–both with talent attraction and retention. What if there was a solution that could help with both? You’ve come to the right place. Hint: it’s all about culture. Continue Reading BetterCulture
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… Continue Reading Hollywood Learns Making a Movie in Iowa is “Murder” in Joseph LeValley’s Latest Novel
WDM Watch List: Isaiah Thomas
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Isaiah Thomas
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. Continue Reading Influence Redefined: Building a Good Reputation
8 Steps to Make the Home Buying Process Easier
By Amanda Rundquist, Director of Marketing and Communications, BANK Contracts, disclosures, appraisals – oh my! Buying a home can be overwhelming. We break it down… Continue Reading 8 Steps to Make the Home Buying Process Easier
Welcome to the West – Known Labs
Welcome to the West, Known Labs! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Known Labs
WDM Watch List: Alec Wilcox
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Alec Wilcox
Welcome to the West – Kelli Kerton State Farm Insurance
Welcome to the West, Kelli Kerton State Farm Insurance! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Kelli Kerton State Farm Insurance
Latino Trade Network
The Latino Trade Network is a program designed for Latino entrepreneurs, business owners, and working professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow together on a regular basis.
Program participants meet in small groups each month to share best practices, provide referrals and leads, and learn from LTN mentors. In addition to these small group meetings, all program participants are invited to larger networking events hosted throughout the year. Continue Reading Latino Trade Network
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). Navigating health insurance and employee benefits can be overwhelming and time-consuming… Continue Reading How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization