• Event fees waived for the whole year. No additional payments each month!
• Read what the CEOs are reading. Get a one-year Business Record membership for $31, discounted from $75.
• Recognition opportunities such as the monthly WDM Watch List, YP of the Year, and Emerging Citizen of the Year.
• Position yourself as a connector and resource with 3 free guest passes throughout the year.
• Automatic acceptance into the WDM Leadership Academy for one nominated West YP leader (others can go through the regular application process here).

You get all of this and more for only…

• $80/year if your business is a member of the WDM Chamber
• $100/year if your business is not a member 

Or, Businesses who have 5+ young professionals they want to experience West YP can select a “business package” level below which comes with discounted group pricing.

• $400/year for 5 – 10 young professionals
• $800/year for 11 – 20 young professionals
• $1,500/year for 21 or more young professionals 

“Young professional” is a broad term. West YP is for professionals ages 21 to 40, so if you’re in that range, you belong here! Whether you’re early in your career or well established, you’ll find a community of peers to learn, connect, and grow with.

You absolutely can! You’ll just want to find an upcoming West YP event on the Chamber’s event calendar here, and RSVP there. 

Please note: Non-members will have a $20 registration fee to attend an event. If you’re pretty sure you’ll be joining West YP, you might consider going ahead and signing up for West YP on this very page so your $20 can go right towards your membership! (Because West YP members have event registration fees waived!) 

Good news: They’ll be thrilled to hear about your interest! Getting involved shows you have initiative, want to develop as a professional, are interested in expanding your circle of influence, and value making a greater impact on the community. Talk about employee goals!

We created a resource you can use as a template to seek your employer’s support in paying for the membership. See email template here.

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

• Customize this to your voice before you send it.
• Confirm if your business is a WDM Chamber member (see here) to make sure you include the accurate West YP membership amount.
• Remember that pricing is prorated each quarter, so adjust the pricing in the template accordingly.
• If you’re asking on behalf of a group of YPs, you might qualify for the “business package” discounted group pricing. All of this information is above!

First presented to Jacob Repp at the 2026 Annual Dinner, the Dan Houston West YP Leader of the Year Award will once again recognize an outstanding young professional who demonstrates exceptional leadership, service, and community impact across the Greater Des Moines region. Established through a legacy partnership with former Principal Financial Group President and CEO Dan Houston, the annual award honors emerging leaders who go above and beyond to strengthen our workforce, advance civic engagement, and shape the future of our community.

• 2026 Recipient – Jacon Repp