Bobbi Segura Honored as NAWBO Iowa’s 2019 Advocate of the Year
Bobbi Segura Honored as NAWBO Iowa’s 2019 Advocate of the Year DES MOINES, Iowa - NAWBO Iowa has selected Bobbi Segura, regional manager of Women Lead Change, as its 2019 Iowa Advocate of the Year. Bobbi actively advances women business owners in Iowa, supports NAWBO Iowa’s vision and mission, demonstrates leadership, and creates innovative and effective change within the state. As the regional manager of Women Lead Change, the state’s premier
Marco wins Des Moines Register's 2019 Top Workplace Award
MARCO WINS DES MOINES REGISTER’S 2019 TOP WORKPLACE AWARD DES MOINES, IOWA, September 16, 2019– For the fourth time, Marco has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Des Moines Register. Top Workplaces are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Marco currently has employees stationed across Iowa in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Mason City,
West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation to Hold Pre-Renovation Sale
West Des Moines Public Library Friends Foundation will hold a book sale from Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29, in the Community Room of the West Des Moines Public Library, located at 4000 Mills Civic Parkway. The sale is part of preparations for a major renovation of the library set to begin in mid-October. “We’re trying to sell off extra copies or materials that haven’t circulated in a while so we don’t have to store or move so much around while renovating,” says Collections Services
West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation to Host Dave Price Author Event September 24
The West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation announces its next local author event scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th with author Dave Price. As the political director at WHO-TV, Dave Price has spent more time with presidential candidates over the past 17 years than nearly any local TV reporter in America. His access to those seeking the highest office in the land provides a front row seat to the greatest show in presidential politics: the Iowa Caucuses. Join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 as Dave
WDM Chamber Announces Opportunity to Travel to Thailand
Contact: Jeana Schultz Vice President of Operations 515-225-6009 jeana@wdmchamber.org September 9, 2019For Immediate Release West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Invites Chamber and Community Members to escape to Central ThailandThe West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced today that it will be visiting central Thailand on April 28, 2020, and is inviting chamber members, and family and friends of chamber members to join them on this once in a lifetime experience. Escape to another world rich
Council approves agreement for amphitheater naming rights
The West Des Moines City Council has approved an agreement between the City and Developer Richard Hurd that allows him to provide in-kind funding of $850,000 for the construction of an amphitheater located next to the pond near City Hall and the Library. In recognition of the donation, the City has granted the Hurd family naming rights to the facility, which will be known as the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in honor of Richard and Linda Hurd’s daughter. Jamie Hurd passed away on October 22, 2009, at the age of
WDM Chamber CEO Chosen as Microsoft's Datacenter Community Advisory Board Member
WDM Chamber CEO, Carole Chambers, has been selected to be on Microsoft's Datacenter Community Advisory Board. She joins fellow community leaders including Linda Wunsch, Bo James, Charity Coates, Justin Shaffer, Jacob VanderEcken and Cynnava Mcevoy. Through their diverse experiences and local knowledge, they will be guiding Microsoft’s funding decisions for community development projects in Des Moines. Microsoft is excited to build stronger communities and drive collective impact.
Merchants Bonding Company Announces Infant in the Workplace Benefit for Associates
Merchants Bonding Company Announces Infant in the Workplace Benefit for Associates Merchants Bonding Company™ has implemented a new employee benefit allowing new parents to bring their baby to work until six months of age or the baby begins to crawl, whichever comes first. “We wanted this new benefit to demonstrate Merchants’ commitment to balancing the needs of the company, our associates and their families. We believe being family friendly with innovative solutions will help attract and retain great
Iowa Restaurant Association names 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality
The Iowa Restaurant Association released its inaugural 40 "Women to Watch in Hospitality" list. The honorees hail from nearly every segment and function in the industry, from purveyors and entrepreneurs to chefs and business development professionals. The WDM Chamber would like to congratulate Michelle Booth of Fleming's and Liz Ramey of Gilroy's Kitchen for being among the honorees. More than 100 nominations were submitted from across the state. "Women are building meaningful careers in every segment of
Business Record Women of Influence
The Business Record's Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They've devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn't. They've spent countless hours on various boards and they've blazed a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow. Among the honorees is Therese Wielage, Vice President of Merchants Bonding Company. From her involvement on the Board of Directors to her role as mentor for Metro-Wide Mentoring for Women, the WDM Chamber has
Ironman Announces Des Moines as Host City of New 2020 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, is excited to announce that Des Moines, Iowa has been selected as a new multi-year host venue, beginning with Des Moines hosting the 2020 IRONMAN® 70.3® North American Championship. Certified Piedmontese Beef will serve as the title partner for the new triathlon taking place on June 21, 2020. General registration for the inaugural Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship Des Moines triathlon will open on Tuesday, July 9 with more information
GBA Celebrates 50 Years
LENEXA, Kan. – On June 23, 2019, GBA will mark its 50th year of carrying out its core purpose: creating remarkable solutions for a higher quality of life. Founded by civil engineer George Butler, the firm George E. Butler & Associates, Inc. started with ten employees in an office on the sixth floor of a downtown Kansas City, Missouri office. Specializing in site development and surveying, the firm quickly made its mark on the Kansas City metro community. The Jackson County Sports Complex, later named the
50 Best Restaurants in Des Moines
There’s no question Des Moines is full of outstanding restaurants. Locals and visitors alike can be hard-pressed to make a decision on where to dine in the metro. But Register foodies have come to the rescue. We had a meeting of the palates and we came up with the lists of our best choices for where we would take friends and family for every occasion. This list represents everything we love about these restaurants, taking into account crowd-sourced reviews, personal dining experiences and all-around Des
DMU Completes Purchase of WDM Property for New Campus
Des Moines University (DMU) announced today that it has closed its transaction to purchase the 88.28 acre parcel in West Des Moines as part of its effort to move the campus and accommodate necessary growth and innovation. The transaction is being funded with University resources. The site for the new campus sits on the north side of Grand Avenue, located between South Jordan Creek Parkway and South 88th Street. It is bounded on the north by Booneville Road. DMU purchased the land from W & G McKinney
