West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Launches New Foundation on November 12, 2024, to Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary
WEST DES MOINES, IA – (October 7, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces the launch of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation (WDM Chamber Foundation) at a ribbon cutting on November 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the WDM Chamber office. All are welcome to attend. The new foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addressing community and regional needs in innovative ways and is one of ten special initiatives celebrating the WDM
Tommy’s Express Tunnel of Terror® Returns
West Des Moines, IA — Tommy’s Express is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Tunnel of Terror® event, where the car wash tunnel transforms into a spine-chilling haunted experience, perfect for Halloween enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. More than 100 Tommy’s Express locations nationwide are hosting a spooktacular event in October. Guests will experience creepy masked employees, jump scares, and haunting sounds, all from the comfort of their vehicle, leaving with a clean ride. Tommy’s
Des Moines University, Simpson Partner to Draw Students to Health Care Careers
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/02/2024) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, located in West Des Moines, and Simpson College, in Indianola, Iowa, have announced a new comprehensive partnership to create enhanced pathways for Simpson students seeking medical and health sciences careers. The partnership will benefit students while helping build Iowa's health care workforce. The agreement is tailored to help Simpson students interested in health careers navigate graduate health science degrees. The
Exhibition Honoring Artists Impacted by Neurodiversity, Mental Illnesses and Other Disababilities
Community Support Advocates and its Momentum Arts celebrates the special anniversary with a preview party at Mainframe Studios on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5:00 p.m.Des Moines, Iowa (September 16, 2024) – The local social services nonprofit Community Support Advocates (CSA) and its award-winning Momentum Arts Program is preparing for its 20th annual juried exhibition “Works of Growth and Recovery” that celebrates artists living with neurodiversity, mental illness or other disability. The festivities kick off with
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R&R Realty Group Named Best of Des Moines for 2024
Des Moines Business Record’s 2024 survey recognizes R&R in four categories WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (September 24, 2024) – R&R Realty Group (R&R) is proud to announce its recognition in the Business Record’s 2024 ‘Best of Des Moines’ poll, earning three top honors and one runner-up placement. This marks the twenty-third consecutive year that R&R has appeared on this esteemed list. Honors received in 2024 include: Best Commercial Real Estate CompanyBest Real Estate Property Management CompanyBest
Turner Growth Results in Office Relocation & Expansion
Des Moines, IA: Turner Construction, a leading construction management company, is thrilled to announce the relocation and expansion of its Iowa office. The office, which serves as the home-base for 300+ of Turner's Iowa-based employees, will now be situated at 4200 Corporate Drive in West Des Moines.Turner is spearheading the design-build efforts for an 8,000+ SF comprehensive renovation of the space, with an estimated completion date set for the summer of 2024.To commemorate this significant milestone,
Palmer Group Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Palmer Group Announces Senior Leadership Changes March 4, 2024 | West Des Moines, Iowa – Palmer Group announced the promotion of three employee-owners. The newly created senior leadership positions are a part of the company’s realignment strategy and succession planning. “I’m very excited about the strategic planning we have been doing as an organization,” said David Leto, President and CEO. “All three of these leaders are tenured professionals and have had a tremendous impact on our
Rock Valley, West Des Moines Physical Therapy Join Forces to Better Serve the Des Moines Metro Area
Rock Valley, West Des Moines Physical Therapy join forces to better serve the Des Moines metro area.Two clinics under the West Des Moines Physical Therapy umbrella have joined the Rock Valley Physical Therapy family and will continue to provide great care to those in and around West Des Moines, Iowa.West Des Moines Physical Therapy and Pleasant Hill Physical Therapy, will unite under the Rock Valley banner March 4, 2024.West Des Moines Physical Therapy is located at 3701 E.P. True Parkway, Suite 300, West
Hy-Vee Becomes Joint Owner of Exemplar Care
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 30, 2024) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it has become a joint owner of Exemplar Care as it works to bring more affordable primary care and urgent care services to Iowa patients and employers. Under the agreement, Exemplar Care medical clinics will be renamed to Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, offering direct primary care and 24/7 urgent care (where available). Locations are currently open in West Des Moines, Ankeny and soon Bondurant, Iowa. These clinics will be managed by
R&R Realty Group Secures Top Rankings in the 2024 Business Record Book of Lists
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (January 22, 2024) – R&R Realty Group proudly announces its outstanding achievements in the highly regarded 2024 Business Record Book of Lists, again solidifying its position as a leader in the real estate industry. These rankings, determined through submissions encompassing square footage and employee metrics, showcase R&R Realty Group’s excellence across multiple categories. This publication is published annually as a definitive resource guide for business professions in Central
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2024 CONTACT: Ernst_Press@ernst.senate.gov Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Lola’s Fine Hot SauceThroughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce of Polk County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to
Lay a Strong Foundation for Your Des Moines Business's 2023
The fourth quarter is upon us, which means it's time to start wrapping up the year and preparing for the next one. For small businesses, that means taking stock of what you've accomplished this year, setting new goals for next year, and planning your holiday marketing strategy. It also means reviewing your inventory, accounting, and tax paperwork, as well as making sure your website and social media profiles are up to date. From the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, here's a rundown of what you need to
Six Methods to Encourage Better Collaboration and Communication in Your West Des Moines, IA Small Business
Good collaboration and communication are essential for any business, but they're especially important for small businesses. When everyone is on the same page and working together toward a common goal, amazing things can happen. But when communication breaks down, it can have a ripple effect that negatively impacts every area of the business. Encouraging open communication and idea sharing, encouraging cross-team collaboration, not micromanaging people, seeking regular feedback from staff, using
