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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

Unlocking Business and Community Success through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Insights from Schabel Solutions
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Unlocking Business and Community Success through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Insights from Schabel Solutions




Embracing Diversity: Lessons Learned from Iowa’s LGBTQ+ Leaders
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Embracing Diversity: Lessons Learned from Iowa’s LGBTQ+ Leaders

Knowing the Signs of a Heart Attack Can Save a Life
February is heart month, which means it’s a great time to brush up on the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. It could save… Continue Reading Knowing the Signs of a Heart Attack Can Save a Life

West Des Moines Chamber Momentum: The WEST is Yet to Come!
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading West Des Moines Chamber Momentum: The WEST is Yet to Come!

Estate Collection – Christopher’s Fine Jewelry
By Cathy Mergen, Marketing Coordinator for Christopher’s Fine Jewelry For your next holiday, anniversary, or special event, the expert staff at Christopher’s Fine Jewelry can… Continue Reading Estate Collection – Christopher’s Fine Jewelry




5 Keys to Developing a Robust Learning Culture
By Joey Spivey, Senior Learning and Development Specialist for Wellabe, Des Moines, Iowa Nothing is driving your culture, retention, and organizational capability like the learning… Continue Reading 5 Keys to Developing a Robust Learning Culture

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