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The Looming Estate Tax Trap: What You Need to Know

By Timothy Kadlec, Chief Investment Officer, Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices On January 1, 2026, significant adjustments to the lifetime estate and gift tax… Continue Reading The Looming Estate Tax Trap: What You Need to Know

Driving Economic Development in West Des Moines: A Commitment to Inclusivity and Growth

By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Driving Economic Development in West Des Moines: A Commitment to Inclusivity and Growth

WDM Watch List: Aleah Vaske

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

uBreakiFix by Asurion

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Meet Dr. Katcherian, Your Iowa Clinic Expert for Dupuytren’s Contracture Relief

By Megan M. Eldred, Marketing Specialist, The Iowa Clinic Unlock hand freedom with an innovative and non-surgical treatment option for Dupuytren’s contracture. Offered by Iowa… Continue Reading Meet Dr. Katcherian, Your Iowa Clinic Expert for Dupuytren’s Contracture Relief

515 West Photo Shoot Sign Up Form

Please complete a separate form for each participant in the photo shoot. All are welcome to participate in the next issue of the 515 West… Continue Reading 515 West Photo Shoot Sign Up Form

The Growth and Expansion of West Des Moines: The Best City in America to Live, Work, and Play

By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading The Growth and Expansion of West Des Moines: The Best City in America to Live, Work, and Play

The West Is Yet to Come! Chamber Momentum Celebrating a Century of Success.

By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading The West Is Yet to Come! Chamber Momentum Celebrating a Century of Success.

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

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

Vázquez Law Office

Member Spotlight – Vázquez Law Office Hi, I’m Gabrielle Vázquez, founder of Vázquez Law Office, launched right here in West Des Moines in August 2025.… Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office

What Makes a Workplace Work Today

By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading What Makes a Workplace Work Today

Allegra Marketing Print and Mail

Member Spotlight – Allegra Marketing At the core, all of Allegra’s products and services help businesses get noticed, attract customers, and grow. Whether it’s a printed… Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail

WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner

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

Reka Luxury Travel

Member Spotlight – Reka Luxury Travel My name is Elaine Ware, and I am the founder of Reka Luxury Travel, a boutique travel design firm.… Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel