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Five Reasons Why You Need an IT Partner on Your Side
Imagine this: you become aware of a security vulnerability in your business network or IT infrastructure. If you don’t patch and update the system or application right away, it could significantly increase your risk of an attack. Continue Reading Five Reasons Why You Need an IT Partner on Your Side
WDMLA Class of 2020
The purpose of the WDMLA alumni group is to support the overall program’s vision of building strong leaders and positively influencing the community. Continue Reading WDMLA Class of 2020
WDMLA Class of 2021
The purpose of the WDMLA alumni group is to support the overall program’s vision of building strong leaders and positively influencing the community. Continue Reading WDMLA Class of 2021
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Annual Dinner Celebration
By Tom Florian, Director of Membership and Growth, WDM Chamber The WDM Chamber Annual Dinner Celebration should be on your shortlist of “CAN’T MISS” events… Continue Reading Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Annual Dinner Celebration
Welcome to the West – Crescent Electric
Welcome to the West, Crescent Electric! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Crescent Electric
WDM Watch List: Josh Gummert
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Josh Gummert
WDM Watch List: Logan Reisinger
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Logan Reisinger
Welcome to the West – NEXTAFF
Welcome to the West, NEXTAFF! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – NEXTAFF
Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Everyone is talking about how holiday shopping is going to be challenging this year. Well, guess what isn’t stuck on shipping containers out at sea? All of the incredible things you can buy from our local small businesses. Whether you’re online shopping at home or out and about around town, check out this Ultimate Gift Giving Guide to get some ideas for this holiday season! Continue Reading Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Think Big and Just Get it DONE
This is what we love about our city. We don’t pussyfoot around. We think big and just get it done. Kudos to Mayor Steve Gaer and key city, community, and business leaders who were instrumental in helping to build our city into the world class community it is today. Ranked #1 best place to live in Iowa and #37 best place to live in America by Money Magazine, it’s no wonder people have a passion for West Des Moines. Continue Reading Think Big and Just Get it DONE
The Truth Behind Influence
Is there any part of your job that requires convincing other people to move in your direction—whether that be coworkers, supporters, or customers? Recently, the West Des Moines Chamber’s young professional program had its final educational session of the year with Jim Summers, Max S. Wortman, Jr. Professor and associate professor of management at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business. The focus of the session, The Science of Getting to Yes, taught young professional attendees six laws to assist them in influencing others. Continue Reading The Truth Behind Influence
Four Trends for Successful Digital Transformation
Technological innovation is integrated throughout the daily operations of companies across industries. According to a recent Accenture report, “future-ready” organizations – those that are resilient enough to survive a disruption – are twice as efficient and three times as profitable as their peers. Continue Reading Four Trends for Successful Digital Transformation
Welcome to the West – Express Employment
Welcome to the West, Express Employment! Continue Reading Welcome to the West – Express Employment
WDM Watch List: MacKenzie Veldman
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: MacKenzie Veldman
10 Things You Need to Know Before Your Customers Swipe
If you sell a produce or service, you probably accept credit cards. Here are ten things to know and consider when exploring merchant processing options. Continue Reading 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your Customers Swipe
Spooky Halloween Fun
Check out all the spooky Halloween fun for you to enjoy with friends and family around West Des Moines! Continue Reading Spooky Halloween Fun
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