Category: Events

Tina Talks provides 8 of the region’s top female leaders the stage to share their stories and inspire others on how to succeed in business and life Continue Reading Tina Talks

As companies and individuals start or continue their DEI journey, the goal of the Workplace Execellence Awards program is to amplify businesses and people doing meaningful work for others. The purpose is to learn from and to also elevate those who have created inclusive work environments through their workforce, supplier diversity programs, employee development initiatives, and more.  Continue Reading DEI Workplace Excellence Awards

The Black and Brown Business Summit was created by national stakeholders to elevate ethnic minorities and bring BIPOC businesses together to assist with connection building, programming, promotion, training, and to provide resources to help businesses grow and prosper. Continue Reading Black and Brown Business Summit

At the WDM Chamber annual dinner, you’ll meet the business leaders you want to meet. Some of the best networking of the year happens in the hour leading up to a delicious meal, highlighted with an entertaining dinner speaker. Continue Reading Annual Dinner

Start your day at a local business who hosts breakfast while members network, connect with long-time clients and meet new prospects even before the beginning of their business day. Great food, fun prizes and incomparable conversation create an ideal setting for getting deals done! Continue Reading Breakfast B4 Business

Nearly 3,000 businesses call West Des Moines home and many of those small businesses have their own distinct set of challenges. The Chamber’s WDM Edge brings subject matter expertise to the podium for an exchange of information that impacts business owners across all industries. Continue Reading WDM Edge

Both new and existing members have periodic opportunities to get an overview of their Chamber and how better to increase the value of their membership for them individually, and for others from their company or organization. The session includes hints on how better to get involved and ways for employers to engage their employees in the Chamber. Continue Reading Chamber 101

The West Des Moines Chamber and the city of West Des Moines annually recognize a West Des Moines resident or business professional for Citizen of the Year in addition to honoring an Emerging Citizen of the Year with an award.

“The Citizen of the Year was created to promote and recognize the people, businesses and civic organizations that make this a great community in which to live, work and raise a family,” said Carole Chambers, President/CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. “Celebrating the Citizen of the Year allows us to acknowledge and highlight the winners’ exemplary service to our city.” Continue Reading Citizen of the Year