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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?

Outsourcing Managed Services: What are the Benefits?
By Ben Jensen, Business Development Manager, LaunchIT Running a business today often involves navigating a multitude of operational challenges. From IT infrastructure to cybersecurity, the… Continue Reading Outsourcing Managed Services: What are the Benefits?

Taking Action Transforms Employee Listening Into More Than Lip Service
By Joey Spivey, Senior Learning and Development Specialist, Wellabe Employee listening isn’t a new phenomenon. You’ve probably rolled your eyes at dozens of annual… Continue Reading Taking Action Transforms Employee Listening Into More Than Lip Service

The Future of Senior Living: Why Edencrest is Central Iowa’s Premier Choice
By Kyle Gamble, President & Chief Operating Officer, Hubbell Realty Company As Iowa’s population continues to age, the demand for quality senior living communities… Continue Reading The Future of Senior Living: Why Edencrest is Central Iowa’s Premier Choice

Three Tips to Navigate Uncertainty and Grow in 2025
By Chris Lambert, Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America Iowa 2025 has already been a year of transformation, and more changes… Continue Reading Three Tips to Navigate Uncertainty and Grow in 2025

11 Hiring, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition Trends on the Rise in 2025
By Lisa Reyes, HR Coach, Paychex & Teresa Albino, HR Services Area Manager, Paychex Finding and keeping talent remains a top priority for many… Continue Reading 11 Hiring, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition Trends on the Rise in 2025

Unlock the Secrets of AV Lingo: 5 Tech Terms You May Not Know
By Missy Berg, Director of Business Development, Markey’s Rental & Staging. To enhance your AV knowledge and help you communicate more effectively with your technical… Continue Reading Unlock the Secrets of AV Lingo: 5 Tech Terms You May Not Know

The Timeless Wisdom of The Golden Book and Its Relevance Today
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading The Timeless Wisdom of The Golden Book and Its Relevance Today

High School Leadership Academy
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy offers a three-tiered approach of leadership skills training focused on Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading Community. Continue Reading High School Leadership Academy

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