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WDM Watch List: Aleah Vaske
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Aleah Vaske


Meet Dr. Katcherian, Your Iowa Clinic Expert for Dupuytren’s Contracture Relief
By Megan M. Eldred, Marketing Specialist, The Iowa Clinic Unlock hand freedom with an innovative and non-surgical treatment option for Dupuytren’s contracture. Offered by Iowa… Continue Reading Meet Dr. Katcherian, Your Iowa Clinic Expert for Dupuytren’s Contracture Relief
515 West Photo Shoot Sign Up Form
Please complete a separate form for each participant in the photo shoot. All are welcome to participate in the next issue of the 515 West… Continue Reading 515 West Photo Shoot Sign Up Form



WDM Watch List: Noah Slagter
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Noah Slagter

Leverage your brand to maximize growth
By Debbie DeCamp, chief marketing officer for Wellabe, Des Moines, Iowa  You do it every day, sometimes without even realizing it. You make decisions… Continue Reading Leverage your brand to maximize growth


100-Year Anniversary Celebration and Annual Dinner
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading 100-Year Anniversary Celebration and Annual Dinner

Celebrate Community and Fun at the Raccoon River Palooza
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Celebrate Community and Fun at the Raccoon River Palooza

Four Questions to Consider When Marketing Via Video
From commercials and subtle product placements to short-form social clips and streaming service advertisements, brand promotion via video is booming. For good reason, too. Consider… Continue Reading Four Questions to Consider When Marketing Via Video

Revolutionizing Cancer Detection
By Jodi Schweiger, RDN, LD, CDCES, Executive Director Business Development, The Iowa Clinic  What if… you found cancer early enough to make a difference?… Continue Reading Revolutionizing Cancer Detection

Celebrating Small Business Month: Empowering Entrepreneurs in Iowa
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Celebrating Small Business Month: Empowering Entrepreneurs in Iowa



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
