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Businesses Seeking Temporary Employment or Increased Workforce
Is your business seeking temporary or increased workforce? Continue Reading Businesses Seeking Temporary Employment or Increased Workforce
Individuals Seeking Temporary Employment
Are you looking for temporary employment as an individual? Continue Reading Individuals Seeking Temporary Employment
Internet Access
Learn more about options for internet access during these challenging times. Continue Reading Internet Access
Working From Home
Prepare for the physical, mental, emotional, and technological adjustments that come with working from home. Continue Reading Working From Home
Mental Health
There is more to health during this pandemic than physical health. Continue Reading Mental Health
Positivity Amid the Pandemic
Iowans demonstrate that we are truly #BetterTogether. Continue Reading Positivity Amid the Pandemic
Rapid Response Hub
Access the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Hub. Continue Reading Rapid Response Hub
Other Resources
Utilize additional resources from national and local entities. Continue Reading Other Resources
Illness Prevention
Protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others. Continue Reading Illness Prevention
Business Impact
Learn how local businesses have been affected by the pandemic and how they are addressing the situation. Continue Reading Business Impact
42 Sales Tips in 42 Minutes
6 expert panelists shared 42 sales tips in 42 minutes. Continue Reading 42 Sales Tips in 42 Minutes
2019 Economic Update
Expert Bob Baur provides a roadmap for the future in the 2019 Economic Update. Continue Reading 2019 Economic Update
The Law of Pack
Are millennials narcissistic and lazy, believing that they are entitled to rank and privilege they haven’t earned? Or does their ambition make them anxious to… Continue Reading The Law of Pack
Checklist for Starting a Business
Starting a business should be an exciting time, not a difficult one. From registering with the State to hiring qualified employees, our How to Start… Continue Reading Checklist for Starting a Business
How Iowa is Marketing to Bring Talent to the State
Incorporate these strategies into your own business to position yourself as a top employer. Continue Reading How Iowa is Marketing to Bring Talent to the State
From Diapers to Dogs
How to get from “no way” to
here’s the plan.” Continue Reading From Diapers to Dogs
WDM Watch List: Emani Brinkman
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Emani Brinkman
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