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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

WDM Watch List
Standout leader from the community featured each month Continue Reading WDM Watch List

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
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