Give-Back Guidebook
By Emily Hedgecock Now more than ever, Americans are using the power of their time and money to shop ethically, donate to causes they care… Continue Reading Give-Back Guidebook
April 14, 2022
By Emily Hedgecock Now more than ever, Americans are using the power of their time and money to shop ethically, donate to causes they care… Continue Reading Give-Back Guidebook
By Alec Wilcox, Associate at Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors If you’re reading this, you likely already understand the importance of networking, and having… Continue Reading 10 Tips to Building Your Network As a Young Professional
The death of a famous actress rocks the Iowa town of Orney, where a Hollywood movie company is filming on location, in the novel Performing… Continue Reading Hollywood Learns Making a Movie in Iowa is “Murder” in Joseph LeValley’s Latest Novel
If you want to influence buy this book. In fact, the sooner you read this book, the more rapidly you will accelerate your ability to influence. But be patient. Influence is earned over time. Hanke suggests that everyone who wants to become a skilled influencer must adopt specific, intentional behaviors MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY. Continue Reading Influence Redefined: Building a Good Reputation
By Colson Thayer, Editorial Intern Registration is now open for the 2022 Athene Black & Brown Business Summit, presented by Wells Fargo. The Summit kicks… Continue Reading Spotlighting Last Year’s Black & Brown Business Summit Competitors
Imagine this: you become aware of a security vulnerability in your business network or IT infrastructure. If you don’t patch and update the system or application right away, it could significantly increase your risk of an attack. Continue Reading Five Reasons Why You Need an IT Partner on Your Side
By Tom Florian, Director of Membership and Growth, WDM Chamber The WDM Chamber Annual Dinner Celebration should be on your shortlist of “CAN’T MISS” events… Continue Reading Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Annual Dinner Celebration
Everyone is talking about how holiday shopping is going to be challenging this year. Well, guess what isn’t stuck on shipping containers out at sea? All of the incredible things you can buy from our local small businesses. Whether you’re online shopping at home or out and about around town, check out this Ultimate Gift Giving Guide to get some ideas for this holiday season! Continue Reading Holiday Gift Giving Guide
This is what we love about our city. We don’t pussyfoot around. We think big and just get it done. Kudos to Mayor Steve Gaer and key city, community, and business leaders who were instrumental in helping to build our city into the world class community it is today. Ranked #1 best place to live in Iowa and #37 best place to live in America by Money Magazine, it’s no wonder people have a passion for West Des Moines. Continue Reading Think Big and Just Get it DONE
Is there any part of your job that requires convincing other people to move in your direction—whether that be coworkers, supporters, or customers? Recently, the West Des Moines Chamber’s young professional program had its final educational session of the year with Jim Summers, Max S. Wortman, Jr. Professor and associate professor of management at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business. The focus of the session, The Science of Getting to Yes, taught young professional attendees six laws to assist them in influencing others. Continue Reading The Truth Behind Influence