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Insights from Dan Houston, Chairman, President & CEO of Principal Financial Group®, at the Inaugural Visionary Leaders Forum
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Insights from Dan Houston, Chairman, President & CEO of Principal Financial Group®, at the Inaugural Visionary Leaders Forum


Mentoring Matters: Building Bonds, Confidence, and Success
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Mentoring Matters: Building Bonds, Confidence, and Success

INSPIRE 2024: Visionary Speakers Illuminate the Path to a Bold Future in Healthcare, Inclusive Leadership, Sustainability, Innovation, and AI Advancements
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading INSPIRE 2024: Visionary Speakers Illuminate the Path to a Bold Future in Healthcare, Inclusive Leadership, Sustainability, Innovation, and AI Advancements

Revitalize Your Business: Setting New Year’s Resolutions for Success
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Revitalize Your Business: Setting New Year’s Resolutions for Success

Top 10 Reasons to Join the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Top 10 Reasons to Join the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

WDM Chamber Impacts
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading WDM Chamber Impacts

Empowering the Curls: Joy Hankins’ Journey
By Richard Salas, Editorial Intern Continue Reading Empowering the Curls: Joy Hankins’ Journey

Boosting Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction: The Case for Outsourcing Your Support Team to a Contact Center
By Aric Birchmier, President | Aureon Contact Center Solutions In the fast-paced and competitive business landscape of today, companies are constantly seeking ways to optimize… Continue Reading Boosting Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction: The Case for Outsourcing Your Support Team to a Contact Center

The Path to Belonging: Insights from Dr. Nika White’s 11th Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Summit Address
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading The Path to Belonging: Insights from Dr. Nika White’s 11th Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Summit Address

WDM Candy Cane Trail
Shop Small and Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season! powered by Proxi Follow the West Des Moines Candy Cane Trail this holiday shopping season to… Continue Reading WDM Candy Cane Trail
WDM Flavor Quest
Ready to Explore the Culinary Scene of West Des Moines? Eat and drink your way through these restaurants, bars, and culinary spots in West Des… Continue Reading WDM Flavor Quest


Infinite Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HkPVwNU_XQ “As an immigrant owned staffing agency here in Des Moines, we have come to understand our “why” in the truest form. When we are… Continue Reading Infinite Resources

Key Trends Shaping Latino Business Today in Iowa
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Key Trends Shaping Latino Business Today in Iowa

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). Navigating health insurance and employee benefits can be overwhelming and time-consuming… Continue Reading How to Choose the Best Health Insurance for Your Organization