Breakfast B4 Business: Bank Iowa
Start your morning off right with breakfast, coffee, and networking. This event will be in person and may be indoors dependent on weather. Because of this, social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
SOLD OUT - Mentoring for Women
When you think of women in the Greater Des Moines area who are inspiring, innovative, ground-breaking and someone you look up to, who do you think of? Our region is filled with some of the smartest women in the world. From the area's top thought leaders, entrepreneurs, community activists, and change makers, the West Des Moines & Clive Chambers of Commerce are proud to present the fifth annual Mentoring for Women. At this event, you will get the chance to learn first-hand from top women leaders in our region that have pushed the envelope for their companies and community and are working hard to make Greater Des Moines the absolute best place to live in the world. These top leaders are bringing their best advice to you -- in fast and fun coaching sessions -- to help give you the tools you need to become a leader of tomorrow. And guess what? Being a leader of tomorrow is right around the corner. Make sure to register today before it sells out! Mentors and keynote speaker to be announced.
42 Sales Tips in 42 Minutes
After the last three years of this successful event, you will NOT want to miss the 2022 version IN PERSON. The last three year's have been sell outs. So get registered and get your sales team to this fast-paced, fun sales guide in LIVING COLOR, chock-full of new ideas and reminders of the classics that work sale after sale, year after year. Panel to be announced. Panel to be announced.
SOLD OUT - Chamber 101 (WDM Chamber)
Calling all new members, new staff, and anyone who wants a refresher on their Chamber benefits! Join us for Chamber 101 to hear more about what you can take advantage of to meet your business goals.
Breakfast B4 Business
Start your morning off right with breakfast, coffee, and networking. This event will be in person and may be indoors dependent on weather. Because of this, social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Entrepreneurial Innovation: Regional Startups, Accelerators, Co-Working & Business Transformation Experts
Join us for a very special WDM EDGE event on April 12, 2022. The topic we will be examining is how can we, as a region, support minority business owners, startups, and become a worldwide hub for innovation? Who are some of the many experts in this space that are a key part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and what do they each bring to the table. In short, we will be examining Entrepreneurial Innovation: regional startups, accelerators, co-working & business transformation experts. What is WDM Edge? The Chamber?s WDM Edge in person event brings subject matter experts to the podium for an exchange of information that impacts business owners and community across all industries. In 2022, we will examine top trends in the hottest industries that will help our area business owners, small and large, succeed. From these conversations, you never know what might develop as we seek to create the best city in America to live, work, and play. We hope you will join us! Expert Panelists: Jeff Reed ? Head Problem Solver / BIZLAB Carlos Rojas ? Co-Founder & Chief Disruptor / BIZLAB Emily Steele ? CEO / Hummingbirds Hank Norem ? Chief Executive Officer / Ramco Innovations & Maple Ventures?and more! Moderator: Katherine Harrington ? President & CEO / WDM Chamber of Commerce This event is specially livestreamed & produced by Brent Roske, p.g.a. / roske.tv
Voices of West Des Moines Luncheon
Deadline to register and secure a speaking spot is noon on April 7, 2022. Our themes this year are Progress, Positivity, Possibility, and Perseverance. How can you leverage these themes during your one minute? Join the WDM Chamber Family at this event where YOU get time on the stage. This is a time that our registrants, for one minute, will have the chance to reflect on the year, say thanks to someone, or highlight a non-profit or company that needs a shout out. The sky?s the limit on what you can spotlight. Perhaps you are starting a business, maybe you are releasing a new product or, maybe you need some help in some way. Share your dream, spread some love and let?s make all our voices heard.
Athene Black & Brown Business Summit
All live streamed sessions are available in Spanish translation and ASL. The second annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit will bring everyone from entrepreneurs to seasoned companies together in a hybrid setting at Athene in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Summit includes a pitch competition, breakout sessions led by top experts, Mel Essex Award, inspirational keynote speakers and more. Our goal is to help advance the minority business community across the country and position Iowa as the best place in the nation to start and lead a minority business. The Summit is proud to partner with agencies, corporations, and communities around the nation to provide value for founders, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Watch for exciting announcements and updates of Summit speakers, panelists and experts. We hope you can join us in assisting BIPOC organizations with their business acceleration!
