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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: Reilly Smidt
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Reilly Smidt
Celebrating Innovation and Empowerment: A Chronicle of the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Celebrating Innovation and Empowerment: A Chronicle of the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo
Thank YOU to Chamber Members, Volunteers, City of WDM, and Team!
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Thank YOU to Chamber Members, Volunteers, City of WDM, and Team!
Navigating Benefits: A 101 Primer
Employee benefits are non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their regular wages or salaries. These benefits can include health insurance, retirement plans, paid… Continue Reading Navigating Benefits: A 101 Primer
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