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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



How Organizations Can Increase Profitability
By Reid Mattson, CPA, Partner, and Andrew Wagner, CPA, Partner – Eide Bailly Business leaders are prioritizing growth, technology, workforce, and financial performance over the… Continue Reading How Organizations Can Increase Profitability

Why Employee Engagement Surveys Are Failing
By Sailu Timbo, Business Advisor, Partner, Creative Planning Tips for Improving Your Employee Survey Process Many companies rely on employee engagement surveys to gauge workforce… Continue Reading Why Employee Engagement Surveys Are Failing

The True Cost of Downtime: Why Reliable Internet is Essential for Business
By Nick Turley, Manager of Connectivity Sales, Aureon It is no secret that in the digital era, a business’s ability to function is directly tied… Continue Reading The True Cost of Downtime: Why Reliable Internet is Essential for Business


Financial Documents: Save, Toss, or Shred?
By Jill Crosser, Vice President, West Des Moines Branch Manager Whether it’s monthly bank statements, receipts, quarterly retirement statements, annual tax returns or other financial… Continue Reading Financial Documents: Save, Toss, or Shred?

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