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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
How to Guide a Data Strategy from Good to Great
By Zach Umsted, Manager of Data Governance at Wellabe When used well, data can help bring a company new insights and give it a competitive… Continue Reading How to Guide a Data Strategy from Good to Great
3 Steps for a Successful Launch to Adulthood
By Kristin Economos, M.Ed., owner and founder of The Life Skills Launch, LLC As a leadership educator, I’ve spent fifteen years working with high school… Continue Reading 3 Steps for a Successful Launch to Adulthood
Preparing Your Child for Back to School: Advice from Iowa Clinic Pediatrician, Marissa Michel, MD.
By Marissa Michel, MD, The Iowa Clinic As an Iowa Clinic pediatrician who cares deeply for the health and well-being of children, the back-to-school season… Continue Reading Preparing Your Child for Back to School: Advice from Iowa Clinic Pediatrician, Marissa Michel, MD.
The Looming Estate Tax Trap: What You Need to Know
By Timothy Kadlec, Chief Investment Officer, Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices  On January 1, 2026, significant adjustments to the lifetime estate and gift tax… Continue Reading The Looming Estate Tax Trap: What You Need to Know
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
