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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
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
Moving Offices? Make These Technology Decisions Before Move-In Day
By John Spinner, Real Estate Technology Manager, R&R Technology Services Continue Reading Moving Offices? Make These Technology Decisions Before Move-In Day
The Real Benchmark for Your Portfolio: Your Required Rate of Return
By Zach Dalluge, CFP®, CKA® at Foster Group Continue Reading The Real Benchmark for Your Portfolio: Your Required Rate of Return
West YP Emerging Leader: John Brandt
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading West YP Emerging Leader: John Brandt
A Business Leader’s Guide to Responsible AI
By Lori Love, Eide Bailly Outsourced Accounting Senior Manager | Nick J. Mortensen, Eide Bailly Partner Continue Reading A Business Leader’s Guide to Responsible AI
Why Chambers Matter More Than Ever – Reflections from the ACCE National Convention
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading Why Chambers Matter More Than Ever – Reflections from the ACCE National Convention
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