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WDM Watch List: Jaden Adams
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Jaden Adams
WDM Watch List: Jacob Repp
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Jacob Repp
Leading with MERCI: A Leadership Philosophy of Gratitude and Growth
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Leading with MERCI: A Leadership Philosophy of Gratitude and Growth
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
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