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Key Considerations for Expanding your Business Internationally
By Chris Lambert, Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America Iowa  As commerce becomes increasingly integrated on a global scale, many companies… Continue Reading Key Considerations for Expanding your Business Internationally
WDM Watch List: Sarah Estes
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Sarah Estes
Creating Tomorrow’s Workspace
By Chris Curran, Senior Vice President | R&R Realty Group & Maria Davis, Vice President | R&R Realty Group  Finding the right office space… Continue Reading Creating Tomorrow’s Workspace
Spark Your Space: 5 Office Interior Design Tips for Crafting Your Best Workspace
By Alissa Nelson, Interior Design Manager, Spark Design | R&R Realty Group  Office spaces have come a long way from the days of dull… Continue Reading Spark Your Space: 5 Office Interior Design Tips for Crafting Your Best Workspace
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Diversity and Inclusion at the 4th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Diversity and Inclusion at the 4th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards
Three Strategies for Small Business Owners to Navigate the Current Economic Environment
By Rafael Colon, Vice President, Small Business Banker, Consumer & Small Business, Bank of America Iowa  As the final months of 2024 come into… Continue Reading Three Strategies for Small Business Owners to Navigate the Current Economic Environment
WDM Watch List: Brock Hilton
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Brock Hilton
Candy Cane Trail – Location Registration
Please complete the form below to participate in the Candy Cane Trail. This is available to active members of the West Des Moines Chamber of… Continue Reading Candy Cane Trail – Location Registration
Meeting with SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman: A Reflection
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Meeting with SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman: A Reflection
WDM Watch List: Isabel Schwabe
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Isabel Schwabe
Outsourcing HR: What Are the Benefits?
Provided by Paychex HR Many small, mid-sized, and large businesses with limited personnel often find themselves overwhelmed by HR demands. If your company is stretched… Continue Reading Outsourcing HR: What Are the Benefits?
Strategies for Attracting Top Tech Talent
By Holly Veeder, President of Aureon Consulting  With the tech staffing industry expected to grow by only 3% in 2024, recruiting and retaining top… Continue Reading Strategies for Attracting Top Tech Talent
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
How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization
Authored by Connectify HR, a locally owned and operated Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Â Navigating health insurance and employee benefits can be overwhelming and time-consuming… Continue Reading How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization