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More Important Than Ever: The Power of Shopping Local – Why Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of Our Communities
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading More Important Than Ever: The Power of Shopping Local – Why Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of Our Communities
WDM Watch List: Evan Guest
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Evan Guest
Building Bridges to Health Equity: Insights from the First Inclusive Economic Development Event at Des Moines University on Jan 17th, 2025
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Building Bridges to Health Equity: Insights from the First Inclusive Economic Development Event at Des Moines University on Jan 17th, 2025
WDMLA Session Led by Erik Dominguez
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading WDMLA Session Led by Erik Dominguez
WDM Watch List: Connor Young
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Connor Young
Making Your Voice Heard: The Key to Legislative Success
By Robert Palmer, Attorney, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. It’s tempting to put politics aside once the campaign signs are stored away and the advertisements stop.… Continue Reading Making Your Voice Heard: The Key to Legislative Success
Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit Pitch Competition Info & History
Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit Pitch Competition Information 2026 Pitch Competition Brought to you by our Exclusive Pitch Competition Partner National stakeholders created the Athene… Continue Reading Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit Pitch Competition Info & History
Mel Essex Award Information & Nomination Form
Mel Essex Entrepreneur of the Year Award Information The Legacy of Mel Essex: Champion of Business Excellence Mel Essex was a beacon of hope, innovation,… Continue Reading Mel Essex Award Information & Nomination Form
How to Use Digital Engagement to Build a Brand and Customer Loyalty
By Carrie Horn, Content Manager, and Tonya Goos, Customer Experience Manager When Wellabe launched its new brand in June 2023, we introduced more to… Continue Reading How to Use Digital Engagement to Build a Brand and Customer Loyalty
WDM Watch List: Megan Pudenz
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Megan Pudenz
Four Must-Have Office Technologies for Modern Workspaces
By Luke Anderson, President of Realty Technology Services | R&R Realty Group As the world of work evolves, so does the technology that shapes… Continue Reading Four Must-Have Office Technologies for Modern Workspaces
Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit Pitch Competition Application
Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit Pitch Competition Application 2026 Pitch Competition Brought to you by our Exclusive Pitch Competition Partner Benefits of Applying: All pitch… Continue Reading Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit Pitch Competition Application
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: 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