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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 Chase
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Celebrating Innovation and Empowerment: A Chronicle of the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit presented by Chase


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


Navigating the Real Estate Landscape: Insights from the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Market Trends & Investments Luncheon 2024
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Navigating the Real Estate Landscape: Insights from the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Market Trends & Investments Luncheon 2024

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

Championing Women in Leadership: A Roadmap to Equity in the Workplace
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Championing Women in Leadership: A Roadmap to Equity in the Workplace

3 Reasons Why Aureon is Your Solution for Business Internet Needs
By Brian Duffner, VP Connectivity Solutions | Aureon In today’s digital age, seamless internet connectivity is crucial for business success. Discover how Aureon can revolutionize… Continue Reading 3 Reasons Why Aureon is Your Solution for Business Internet Needs


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



Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage
By Blake E. Crow, CPA | Eide Bailly Partner/Des Moines Market Leader Continue Reading Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage

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


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.)
