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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
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
Vázquez Law Office
Member Spotlight – Vázquez Law Office Hi, I’m Gabrielle Vázquez, founder of Vázquez Law Office, launched right here in West Des Moines in August 2025.… Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office
What Makes a Workplace Work Today
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading What Makes a Workplace Work Today
Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
Member Spotlight – Allegra Marketing At the core, all of Allegra’s products and services help businesses get noticed, attract customers, and grow. Whether it’s a printed… Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
Reka Luxury Travel
Member Spotlight – Reka Luxury Travel My name is Elaine Ware, and I am the founder of Reka Luxury Travel, a boutique travel design firm.… Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel
Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI
WDM Watch List: Jessica Amundson
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Jessica Amundson
Investing in What Matters: Customers, Properties, and Long-Term Value
By Jeremy Shepherd, President, R&R Realty Group Development Services Corporation Continue Reading Investing in What Matters: Customers, Properties, and Long-Term Value
WDM Watch List: Macy McAllister
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Macy McAllister
Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage
By Blake E. Crow, CPA | Eide Bailly Partner/Des Moines Market Leader Continue Reading Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage