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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



Exploring the Authentic Flavors of Mexico at El Fogón
By Richard Salas, Editorial Intern Continue Reading Exploring the Authentic Flavors of Mexico at El Fogón

Behind the Heroic Helmets: Deputy Chief Mike Whitsell and the Heart of West Des Moines Fire Department
By Everett Mullican, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Continue Reading Behind the Heroic Helmets: Deputy Chief Mike Whitsell and the Heart of West Des Moines Fire Department


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



Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage
By Blake E. Crow, CPA | Eide Bailly Partner/Des Moines Market Leader Continue Reading Strategy in Motion: Why agility is your competitive advantage

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

Hidden Inefficiencies are Slowing Your Business — Here’s How to Fix Them
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Hidden Inefficiencies are Slowing Your Business — Here’s How to Fix Them

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


Leading with MERCI: A Leadership Philosophy of Gratitude and Growth
By Katherine Harrington, President & CEO Continue Reading Leading with MERCI: A Leadership Philosophy of Gratitude and Growth

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

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.)
