Each month the Chamber invites a dynamic speaker to provide timely information, business news or insights, even inspirational stories which resonate with the audience.
Members and guests always have time to network with other members before the program begins and lunch is served.
Some Notable Speakers Include
Emily Abbas – SVP, Chief Consumer Banking and Marketing Officer, Bankers Trust
Gary Barta – Director of Athletics, University of Iowa
Tej Dhawan – Strategic Initiatives Officer, Principal Financial Group
Debi Durham – Director, Iowa Finance Authority & Iowa Economic Development Authority
Audrey Kennis – Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, City of West Des Moines
Izaah Knox – Executive Director, Urban Dreams
And Many More!
Audrey Kennis – Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, City of West Des Moines
Tej Dhawan – Strategic Initiatives Officer, Principal Financial Group
What Others Have Expressed
“I attended the Inspire 2022 Luncheon on Thursday, January 13. This event was motivating and very impactful! I was encouraged by each of the speakers to be a positive and purposeful agent of change in my workplace and community. ”
-Lisa Behrends, Director of Development, Meals from the Heartland
“What’s the buzzword today? NETWORKING! I love attending the West Des Moines Chamber luncheons for this reason and more. The speakers are informative, and topics really hit home with what’s effecting businesses today. Thanks to Katherine and her talented staff for setting up this fun event.”
-Cynde Cronin, Connectify HR
“I always enjoy the topics of the monthly
luncheons and learning about our community. I also love meeting new
chamber members and learning how we can be helpful to one another. Another friend – or business partner (or donor in my case) – is only a couple
of seats away!
-Leslie Garman, CFRE, Director of Development & Outreach for DMARC
Upcoming Luncheons
State of the City & Citizen of the Year Luncheon
Thursday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us on June 9th to hear from the West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble on an update of the 2021-2022 State of the City.
The WDM Chamber and city of West Des Moines also annually recognize a WDM resident or business professional for Citizen of the Year in addition to honoring an Emerging Citizen of the Year with an award. These honors were 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. Join us at the June luncheon to honor these individuals who have made such an impact on our community.