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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

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

WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
By Lindsay Schlatter, Regional Manager, R&R Realty Group Management Professionals, Inc. Continue Reading What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?

WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Member Spotlight – Bloomingbeing Tell us about you and/or your business I moved back to Des Moines in May of 2025. I grew up here… Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
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
Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities

WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI