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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
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
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
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