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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: Sarah Estes
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Sarah Estes
Creating Tomorrow’s Workspace
By Chris Curran, Senior Vice President | R&R Realty Group & Maria Davis, Vice President | R&R Realty Group Finding the right office space… Continue Reading Creating Tomorrow’s Workspace
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
West YP Emerging Leader: Hayley Roberts
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading West YP Emerging Leader: Hayley Roberts
State of the City 2026: Building America’s Best City
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading State of the City 2026: Building America’s Best City
The $10M Question: Do You Need a Family Office?
By Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices Continue Reading The $10M Question: Do You Need a Family Office?
Three Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
By Mark Hoger, Business Banking Relationship Manager at Bank of America Iowa Continue Reading Three Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Cognitive Biases in Investing: 10 Patterns That Affect Your Decisions
By Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices Continue Reading Cognitive Biases in Investing: 10 Patterns That Affect Your Decisions
Why Greater Des Moines Shouldn’t Wait for a National AI Strategy
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading Why Greater Des Moines Shouldn’t Wait for a National AI Strategy
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