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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
On Point Strategies
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
Member Spotlight – On Point Strategies Continue Reading On Point Strategies
A Reflection: 2022 Chamber of the Year Finalist
The journey to being one of three nominees in the nation (our first time applying!) for the national Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Chamber of the Year Award started when I became President & CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce on April 1, 2020. Continue Reading A Reflection: 2022 Chamber of the Year Finalist
Heart of Iowa Marketplace
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
Member Spotlight – MoMere Continue Reading Heart of Iowa Marketplace
Raccoon River Palooza – Cardboard Boat Race Registration
Please complete a separate form for each team participating in the boat race. All ages are welcome to participate and there is no limit regarding… Continue Reading Raccoon River Palooza – Cardboard Boat Race Registration
Raccoon River Rally – Bike Ride Registration
Please complete a separate form for each individual participating in the bike ride. **All participants must sign a liability waiver before riding. Click here to… Continue Reading Raccoon River Rally – Bike Ride Registration
Trendy Diets & Weight Loss Supplements vs. Medical Weight Loss Programs
By Elsey Strube, RD, LD, Clinic Leader, Iowa Weight Loss Specialists The internet seems to be advertising weight loss programs more than ever before. It… Continue Reading Trendy Diets & Weight Loss Supplements vs. Medical Weight Loss Programs
MoMere
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
Member Spotlight – MoMere Continue Reading MoMere
WDM Watch List: Amy Ganoe
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Amy Ganoe
Chocolate Storybook
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern
Member Spotlight – Chocolate Storybook Continue Reading Chocolate Storybook
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