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Prioritizing Health is More Important Than Ever
By Lexi Brandon, Senior Marketing Communications Specialist, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines As a Marketing Communications professional with UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, I have… Continue Reading Prioritizing Health is More Important Than Ever
DEI Workplace Excellence Awards – Application Confirmation
The inaugural Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Workplace Excellence Awards is a community-fueled event. We want to recognize our companies who exemplify an inclusive work environment through their workforce, programs, and employee development initiatives. Continue Reading DEI Workplace Excellence Awards – Application Confirmation
2021 Black & Brown Business Summit Vendor Fair
Visit the 2021 Black & Brown Business Summit Virtual Vendor Fair, featuring 28 businesses.
Tips for a Fast – Paced Housing Market
The summer home buying season is upon us – are you prepared to buy a home? With low inventory and sales prices climbing, this is a challenging time to be house hunting. Here are a few tips to be competitive. Continue Reading Tips for a Fast – Paced Housing Market
WDMLA Alumni
The purpose of the WDMLA alumni group is to support the overall program’s vision of building strong leaders and positively influencing the community.
Strong leaders have strong networks, and the relationships of this program continue to grow past the 9-months of curriculum. The alumni committee creates fun, engaging opportunities each quarter for alumni to re-connect and expand their network through the 400+ alumni base.
The alumni also helps with recruitment efforts and provide guidance to the current class for their class project. Continue Reading WDMLA Alumni
WDM Watch List: Jordan Bouslog
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Jordan Bouslog
Rethink Iowa
Rethink Iowa™ is a community-led research and design fellowship that explores the relationship between philanthropy, economic health, and economic inclusion of historically disenfranchised communities throughout Iowa. Continue Reading Rethink Iowa
North Central Minority Supplier Development Council
The North Central MSDC partners with our Corporate Members to support their supplier diversity initiatives and with our MBE firms to support their business growth and development. Continue Reading North Central Minority Supplier Development Council
You Belong in Business, a Principal Podcast
On this podcast, entrepreneurs and business experts discuss practical solutions to the challenges small business owners like you face every day. Continue Reading You Belong in Business, a Principal Podcast
Diversify DSM
Diversify DSM is a coalition of small and medium-sized financial services companies that are committed to helping increase diverse and female representation in the DSM community. Continue Reading Diversify DSM
WDM Financial Resources
Download a list of financial resources in West Des Moines and across the state here. Continue Reading WDM Financial Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the… Continue Reading U.S. Small Business Administration
IEDA Targeted Small Business Program
The Targeted Small Business (TSB) program is designed to help women, individuals with minority status, service-connected disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities overcome some of the hurdles to start or grow a small business in Iowa. Continue Reading IEDA Targeted Small Business Program
IA Source
IASourceLink is the go-to resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners who need help starting, scaling, or accelerating their business in Iowa. Continue Reading IA Source
Community Impact & Engagement Committee
The WDM Chamber DEI Committee is led by attorney, entrepreneur, and management consultant Angela Jackson. The committee meets once a month to discuss initiatives including the Black & Brown Business Summit. Continue Reading Community Impact & Engagement Committee
Reignite CommUNITY
As companies and individuals embark or continue on their journey, this program’s goals are to help amplify businesses and people doing meaningful work for others. The purpose is to learn from and to also elevate those who have created inclusive work environments through their workforce, supplier diversity programs, employee development initiatives, community efforts, and more. Continue Reading Reignite CommUNITY
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