TwoTone Creative Moves!
The 8-person West Des Moines marketing team led by Jenny Cross (Valley High School alum) is now on Mills Civic Parkway. After outgrowing subsequent office locations in Valley Junction and Park Ave, TwoTone Creative has remodeled their newest office location on the second floor of the Somerfield Park building on Mills Civic Parkway. “We absolutely love our new location and all of the opportunities it presents for us to support businesses and organizations in our community. Not only that, but having the
IMT Insurance Named A Winner of the Iowa Top Workplaces 2020 Award
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, September 21, 2020 — IMT Insurance has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Des Moines Register. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.“We are honored to receive another
WDM CHAMBER LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT NAACP, JEWELS ACADEMY
WEST DES MONES, IA (Sept. 21, 2020) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s (WDM Chamber) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI Committee) today began selling t-shirts, window clings and pallet signs to promote diversity both locally and statewide. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to NAACP Des Moines, an equity and justice organization, and Jewels Academy, an organization that offers STEM and self-enrichment programs for underrepresented girls.Merchandise is
THE DES MOINES REGISTER NAMES MARCO A WINNER OF THE IOWA TOP WORKPLACES 2020 AWARD
St. Cloud, MN 9/14/2020 – For the fifth time, Marco has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Des Moines Register. Top Workplaces are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.Marco currently has 70 employees across Iowa in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Mason City,
News Release: 9/17/2020
The Iowa Top Workplace is a prestigious award handed out by the Des Moines Register that the entire state of Iowa can participate in, the only qualification being that the business employs more than 35 people. The DMR states that it is a stand-out way for employees throughout the state of Iowa to see how they compare to other businesses in the extremely competitive marketplace. This award is split into three categories, small-, medium-, and large-workplace categories. The workplaces that participate are
Investing in Black and African American communities and the organizations that serve them
The challenge COVID-19 has created an economic crisis, forcing millions of Americans out of work. Many of the jobs lost won’t come back, and those that do come back will require more digital skills. Black and African American communities have been disproportionately affected by this crisis. On top of the sobering health impacts, these communities are bearing the brunt of the economic burden. Black and African American workers in the US are the mostly likely to have been laid off due to COVID, and they and
Self-service library kiosk available in Valley Junction
The West Des Moines Public Library has installed a 24-hour self-service kiosk at the Valley Junction Activity Center at 217 Fifth Street. The machine, manufactured by Envisionware, can be found outside the building beside the Fourth Street/rear entrance, near the awning.“It’s well-lit and easy to spot,” says Library Director Darryl Eschete. “It has a big viewing window and glowing touch screens that make it look like a giant vending machine, which is basically what it is.”Users must have a West Des Moines
2020 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS HONOREES ANNOUNCED
DES MOINES, Iowa - Women Lead Change is pleased to announce the 2020 class of honorees for the Women of Achievement Awards to be commemorated on the Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge. Sue M. Wilson Brown Author Sue M. Wilson Brown was a leader in the suffrage movement advocating for African-American women on the local, state and national level. Brown served as president of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs from 1915-1917. In 1919, Brown founded The Des Moines League of Colored Women Voters and was
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EVELYN K. DAVIS CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES TO HOST OUTDOOR CAREER FAIR ON SEPT. 16
Career Fair will feature representatives from 20 local employers that are hiring now The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families held its first-ever Outdoor Career Fair in July and saw strong turnout from both local job seekers and employers. The next Outdoor Career Fair on Sept. 16 is free to attend and will feature 20 local employers that have immediate hiring needs. Social distancing will be practiced at the event, and masks will be required. The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working
Lifespace Communities Appoints Eddie Fenoglio as COO
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (September 11, 2020) – Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Fenoglio to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective October 12th. Fenoglio brings more than 25 years of operations leadership experience in both public and privately held senior living organizations. “We are eager to welcome Eddie to the Lifespace team,” said Jesse Jantzen, President and CEO of Lifespace Communities. “Eddie’s extensive experience and passion for serving residents
EVORA GROUP NAMED ONE OF IOWA’S TOP WORKPLACE IN 2020
West Des Moines, Iowa – September 14, 2020 – Evora Group, an industry leader for providing environmental and petroleum solutions has been awarded a Top Workplace honor by the Des Moines Register. The Central Iowa firm was first recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace in 2017 and has since won the Top Workplace Award multiple times. “In the middle of a pandemic, when a high percentage of our staff are working remotely from their homes, it is more important than ever to celebrate our Top Workplace culture”,
West Des Moines declares September as International Underground Railroad Month
Mayor Steve Gaer will issue a proclamation during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, that declares September as International Underground Railroad Month.The proclamation recognizes the City’s unique role as a destination for authentic Underground Railroad history and commemorates all the individuals involved in the Underground Railroad, including West Des Moines’ courageous abolitionists, James C. Jordan and wives Cynthia Adams Jordan and Melinda Pittman Jordan, as well as James B. Huston and
WDM CHAMBER AND ATHENE PARTNER TO SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITY
The two organizations joined forces to support 10 West Des Moines restaurantsWEST DES MONES, IA (September 3, 2020) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) and Athene USA (“Athene”), a leading provider of retirement savings products, partnered to support local businesses within the community to help spur economic development. Together, they randomly selected 10 local restaurants from the Chamber’s membership and Athene purchased a total of $26,000 in gift cards from these establishments to
DMOS Orthopaedic Centers Becomes One of the Largest Orthopedic Groups in Iowa
THREE FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED SURGEONS GIVE CENTRAL IOWA MORE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDIC CAREWest Des Moines, IA - Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – Today, DMOS Orthopaedic Centers are proud to announce three fellowship-trained surgeons will join their medical group on Monday, August 31, 2020. What is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon? A medical doctor who elects to spend an extra year after their required five years of general orthopedic surgery training, focusing on a specific 'specialty'
NATIONALLY RENOWNED SPEAKER AND RETIRED NAVY SEAL KEYNOTING EVENT TO HONOR WDM FIRST RESPONDERS AND
WEST DES MONES, IA (September 1, 2020) – Wednesday, September 9 the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is bringing Jason Redman, a Retired Navy SEAL, to those that attend their second annual First Responder’s Appreciation Breakfast, this year from the comforts of their own homes. Not only is the event being held to honor West Des Moines first responders, but healthcare workers as well. Honoring our healthcare workers was an important inclusion to Redman, who spent 21 years as a Navy SEAL before being
NEW DOGGY DAYCARE & RETAIL SHOP IN WEST DES MOINES
NEW DOGGY DAYCARE & RETAIL SHOP IN WEST DES MOINES. www.Swaggersdogdaycare.com has recently opened in the Summerfield Village strip center located at 50th and Mills Civic Pkwy. in West Des Moines. We are currently enrolling pets in our daycare program. New, fresh & clean playroom! Call us at 515-221-8949 or visit us at 800 S. 50th St.
Athene to support Refugee and Immigrant Services through LSI’s Empower event
Des Moines, Iowa— Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) was recently presented with $5,000 from Athene to serve as a sponsorship for LSI’s Empower event. The annual event raises critical financial resources for LSI’s Refugee and Immigrant Services and celebrates the achievements of Des Moines community members who have participated in LSI’s programming. Athene will serve as a sponsor for the 2020 Empower event, which will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. This year’s event will feature keynote
Harrison Barnes Joins First National Bank Board of Directors
Harrison Barnes, NBA Player and Philanthropist, has been named to the First National Bank Board of Directors. First National Bank President, Scott T. Bauer, commented “We are excited to welcome Harrison to our Board of Directors. His goals and community efforts align with our core values and he will be a great addition to our board.” Harrison's basketball career has been marked by extraordinary achievement and team success. His most esteemed accomplishments include: winning an NBA championship in 2016,
Artisan Gallery 218 presents The Suffrage Project
West Des Moines, Iowa – While America celebrates the August 26 Centennial of the 19th Amendment, which recognizes women’s right to vote, Artisan Gallery 218 – an all women-owned fine arts gallery in historic Valley Junction – presents The Suffrage Project in tribute to the women of the movement. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently sent a message of appreciation to one of the Gallery owners whose portraits of the Suffragettes are showcased. Ginsburg wrote, “A thousand thanks” to artist
Add Something “Super” to Your Snack Break!
Did you know around 97% of all people snack sometime during the week? Snacking is trending because we are becoming more aware of our hunger and nutrition needs, we have time constraints with preparing meals, and we are experiencing changes in the availability of the variety of food in the places we live. When choosing snacks, it is important to keep in mind: Will the food or drink give you the most nutritious bang for your buck? Your Hy-Vee dietitians picked two of their top choices in August for their
Emmy Nominated TV Series ‘Roske On Politics’ To Promote WDM Businesses
(PHOTO: “‘Roske On Politics’ airs Sundays at 9a this fall on ABC5 and roske.tv) WEST DES MOINES - WDM resident and TV producer/ host Brent Roske is offering free promotion to local businesses in his civics TV program ‘Roske on Politics’. The program, which received an Emmy nomination and has featured Presidential candidates, members of US Congress, journalists and entertainers, will broadcast directly after ‘this week with George Stephanopoulos’ , every Sunday morning starting on 10/4. If you would like
Back-to-School Snacks
Back to school means back to routine for many families. With the return of school also comes the return of sports, extracurricular activities and late nights. Having a nutritious, filling afternoon snack is a critical part of providing kids (and parents) the fuel to get through afternoon activities. What are the components of a balanced afternoon snack? Snacks can be thought of as a condensed version of a regular meal, incorporating fiber, lean protein and/or healthy fat. Fiber provides a myriad
NOMINATIONS DUE FOR 2020 IOWA WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
DES MOINES, Iowa - Nominations for the 2020 Iowa Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Lead Change (WLC) are due by Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. The award recognizes the contributions of historical (deceased) Iowa women who made outstanding and lasting contributions to the citizens of Iowa or have advanced the well-being of others throughout the world. Nomination information is here and all nominations are due by Aug. 10, 2020. Nominations remain current for three years and may then be
West Des Moines Leadership Academy Class Selected
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy, a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, has announced its 2020 – 2021 class. This nine-month program will guide emerging leaders on a path to leadership effectiveness by experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. The selected class members include: Cole Amstutz ServiceMaster by Rice Sarah Borchers Aureon Jordan Bouslog Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors Gwen Brandt First National Bank Peter
Fortress Bank Opens West Des Moines Office
Fortress Bank Opens West Des Moines Office Veteran Des Moines bankers join Fortress Bank West Des Moines, IA, August 5, 2020¾ Fortress Bank has opened a loan production office at 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 420, in West Des Moines. Staffed by veteran Des Moines bankers, the Bank provides commercial, agricultural, consumer, and mortgage lending.Scott Jarvis, Senior Vice President, leads the Des Moines operations for Fortress Bank. Founded in 1904 in the west-central Illinois town of Burnside, Fortress
ATW Training Solutions Helps Clients Adjust to the New Normal
ATW Training Solutions Helps Clients Adjust to the New Normal ATW Training Solutions believes the core of every organization is its people. Established in 1999, the Urbandale business engages its clients to improve performance and productivity by investing in their employees and unleashing their leadership potential. President Todd McDonald and his team of 10 training professionals have almost 100 years of combined experience in the human resources training field. The team offers turn-key
Smash Park Announces New Franchise Program To Be Launched Nationwide
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) JULY 30, 2020 Smash Park®, a West Des Moines based “eatertainment” concept, announced today that it has launched a new program to sell franchises, beginning its nationwide expansion efforts. The franchising entity, Smash Park Franchising, LLC, will operate under the Smash Park Entertainment Group organization. “From day one, we built Smash Park with the idea of franchising and nationwide expansion,” said Monty Lockyear, Smash Park Entertainment Group CEO. “It’s exciting to
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Follow Up Member Survey Results
The West Des Moines Chamber of CommerceCOVID-19 Follow Up Member Survey Results In a follow up survey to gain insight to how business leaders are continuing to adapt during COVID-19, The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce surveyed area businesses. Members were asked how their businesses have been impacted, what their plans are for reopening, what staffing decisions they’ve had to make and what resources The West Des Moines Chamber can provide to help. Highlights of the collected answers are listed
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Fights Back Against Childhood Cancer in the Month of August
Making Lemons into Lemonade for Kids with Cancer Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, a classic American Restaurant known for its wood-fired entrees, is participating in Lemonade Days for the seventh consecutive year. This event is Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s (ALSF) annual fundraiser that encourages communities to host lemonade stands to raise funds for childhood cancer research. This year ALSF celebrates 20 years since founder Alex Scott hosted her first lemonade stand, kicking off a global
