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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
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?
Thinking About AI? Start with the Business Problem
By Nick J. Mortensen, Eide Bailly Partner Continue Reading Thinking About AI? Start with the Business Problem
West YP Emerging Leader: Alec Hill
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading West YP Emerging Leader: Alec Hill
Generational Wealth: Passing Down Values, Meaning, and Perspective
By Gretchen Muller , MBA at Foster Group Continue Reading Generational Wealth: Passing Down Values, Meaning, and Perspective
Moving Offices? Make These Technology Decisions Before Move-In Day
By John Spinner, Real Estate Technology Manager, R&R Technology Services Continue Reading Moving Offices? Make These Technology Decisions Before Move-In Day
The Real Benchmark for Your Portfolio: Your Required Rate of Return
By Zach Dalluge, CFP®, CKA® at Foster Group Continue Reading The Real Benchmark for Your Portfolio: Your Required Rate of Return
West YP Emerging Leader: John Brandt
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading West YP Emerging Leader: John Brandt
A Business Leader’s Guide to Responsible AI
By Lori Love, Eide Bailly Outsourced Accounting Senior Manager | Nick J. Mortensen, Eide Bailly Partner Continue Reading A Business Leader’s Guide to Responsible AI
Why Chambers Matter More Than Ever – Reflections from the ACCE National Convention
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading Why Chambers Matter More Than Ever – Reflections from the ACCE National Convention
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?