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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
WDM Watch List: Jessica Amundson
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Jessica Amundson
Moving Offices? Make These Technology Decisions Before Move-In Day
By John Spinner, Real Estate Technology Manager, R&R Technology Services Continue Reading Moving Offices? Make These Technology Decisions Before Move-In Day
The Real Benchmark for Your Portfolio: Your Required Rate of Return
By Zach Dalluge, CFP®, CKA® at Foster Group Continue Reading The Real Benchmark for Your Portfolio: Your Required Rate of Return
West YP Emerging Leader: John Brandt
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading West YP Emerging Leader: John Brandt
A Business Leader’s Guide to Responsible AI
By Lori Love, Eide Bailly Outsourced Accounting Senior Manager | Nick J. Mortensen, Eide Bailly Partner Continue Reading A Business Leader’s Guide to Responsible AI
Why Chambers Matter More Than Ever – Reflections from the ACCE National Convention
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading Why Chambers Matter More Than Ever – Reflections from the ACCE National Convention
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