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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). Navigating health insurance and employee benefits can be overwhelming and time-consuming… Continue Reading How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization
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