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Holiday Parties in the COVID-19 Era
By Frani McDermott, Editorial Intern
Check out some of these fun, COVID-19 approved ideas for your company’s holiday gathering! Continue Reading Holiday Parties in the COVID-19 Era
Knowing Your History: The History of Valley Junction
By Michael Conlon, Editorial Intern
Valley Junction has a long and storied history of being a foundation of West Des Moines. Continue Reading Knowing Your History: The History of Valley Junction
An Apollo Astronaut Made Me Dinner
By Anthony Paustian, Ph.D.
In March, we lost an Apollo astronaut, a beloved member of the space community, and in my own case, a personal friend––Al Worden, the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 15. Continue Reading An Apollo Astronaut Made Me Dinner
United Way’s 21-Day Equity Challenge
The 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. Continue Reading United Way’s 21-Day Equity Challenge
Minority-Owned Businesses in West Des Moines & Des Moines
View a list of Black and African owned businesses in West Des Moines. Continue Reading Minority-Owned Businesses in West Des Moines & Des Moines
The 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
View the 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide. Continue Reading The 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
Greater Des Moines Partnership Resources
View this list of resources provided by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Continue Reading Greater Des Moines Partnership Resources
Resources Provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson
A list of resources on being an ally and the BLM Movement provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson. Continue Reading Resources Provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson
Free Resources
A list of free movies, shorts and best practices provided by Angela Jackson. Continue Reading Free Resources
C-Suite Conversations
Important conversations for C-Suite Executives regarding diversity in their organizations and other resources provided by Angela Jackson. Continue Reading C-Suite Conversations
One Economy Slideshow
View this eye opening slideshow presented by Teree Caldwell-Johnson and Deidre DeJear during the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity event. Continue Reading One Economy Slideshow
African Americans in Iowa
Here you can learn more about African Americans in Iowa. Continue Reading African Americans in Iowa
The 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
View the Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide. Continue Reading The 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Resources
There are many resources you can tap into from the Greater Des Moines Partnership including dsm Magazine’s Inclusion Magazine. Continue Reading Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Resources
Iowa Coalition for Collective Change
Learn about the newly formed Iowa Coalition for Collective Change based in West Des Moines. Continue Reading Iowa Coalition for Collective Change
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Facilitators/Consultants
A list of equity, diversity and inclusion facilitators/consultants. Continue Reading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Facilitators/Consultants
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). Â Navigating health insurance and employee benefits can be overwhelming and time-consuming… Continue Reading How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization