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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
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?
Three Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
By Mark Hoger, Business Banking Relationship Manager at Bank of America Iowa Continue Reading Three Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Cognitive Biases in Investing: 10 Patterns That Affect Your Decisions
By Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices Continue Reading Cognitive Biases in Investing: 10 Patterns That Affect Your Decisions
Why Greater Des Moines Shouldn’t Wait for a National AI Strategy
By Katherine Harrington – President & CEO, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and President, WDM Chamber of Commerce Foundation Continue Reading Why Greater Des Moines Shouldn’t Wait for a National AI Strategy
WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter