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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
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
WDM Watch List: Macy McAllister
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Macy McAllister
Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage
By Blake E. Crow, CPA | Eide Bailly Partner/Des Moines Market Leader Continue Reading Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage
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.)
