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In West Des Moines, if you can dream it, you can do it.
And, we’re here to help.
Dream Job.
We are proud to have a business community that values inclusion, workplace culture, community give-back, and development opportunities. Employees experience personal growth and deep connections through the work they do, and they build fulfilling careers rather than simply landing a job.
As a Chamber, we have connections with employers who want fresh talent like you. Are you a student? Submit your information here, and we’ll get your name in front of employers here.Â
Are you a seasoned professional looking for something new, or starting your own business? Our job board is a central place to find and post jobs for West Des Moines Chamber businesses.Â
Enjoy our 515 West Magazine
We appreciate you taking a moment to learn more about the place we call home. As you flip through 515 West, we hope you’ll fall in love with everything that makes WDM special. It is our goal to create the most welcoming, inclusive, and accessible city to live, work, and play. We look forward to sharing our City with you and can’t wait for you to GO WEST!
Share your photos with us! Use #GoWestWDM when posting your WDM experiences on social media.
Dream Life.
Eat and drink your way through the metro at 1,410+ restaurants and bars. Want to burn off all that good food? Hit the 800 miles of trails or one of the 27 parks right here in WDM. Don’t miss the internationally recognized festivals and national headline concerts. Ready to restock your closet with the latest trends or just need some retail therapy? Head to our various shopping destinations from local boutiques to national brands. Don’t miss out on the art walks, displays, festivals, and celebrations. There are also plenty of murals for your Instagram feeds! Need a laugh or want to sit back and enjoy a show? Check out the various comedy clubs, the Symphony, or the Performing Arts Center.Â
The best part about all of this is that because we have a low cost of living, you can do all of this (and more!) to live a high quality of life.Â
HIGH quality of life.
LOW cost of living.
Spend less time commuting,
more time connecting.
After a full day of work, do you want a long commute home? The average commute time here is only 16.5 minutes. Who wants another unpaid 1-2 hours tacked on to every single work day just to get home? Not us!
Once you do get home, would you rather walk in to the apartment on the left or one of the WDM ones on the right? We’ll take a larger one (like these) with more amenities for less rent!
West Des Moines’ Hottest Neighborhoods
Discover your next date night, team outing, or shopping therapy session—all in West Des Moines! From the Jordan Creek Town Center to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, West Des Moines has got you covered for all your wants and needs. Explore the full story map today!
Now that we've dreamed it, let's DO IT!
Let’s make this dream a reality, your reality. Check out the resources on the right, and don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help you learn more about making West Des Moines not only a destination to visit, but the next place you call home.
Did you land an internship in WDM? YURtern is a summer program specifically designed for college interns to receive free and fun professional development experiences. Registration will open in March 2025. See what awesome opportunities are ahead by checking out last year’s programming.
Are you a young professional looking to set yourself up for success? West YP is a program of the WDM Chamber that provides the opportunity to develop yourself, impact the community, make connections, and have fun! Join this group of driven and dynamic emerging leaders now.Â
Looking for a level up? The West Des Moines Leadership Academy offers a three-tiered approach of leadership skills training for managers that focuses on leader self, leading others, and leading community. Learn more and apply for next year’s class now – only 40 individuals are accepted each year!