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WDM Chamber Introduces Civic Connect to Enhance Business Advocacy
WEST DES MOINES, IA (March 18, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the ongoing initiatives of its Government Affairs Committee, Civic Connect. This committee is dedicated to fostering education, engagement, and encouragement among its members, emphasizing the importance of active participation in civic affairs. Civic Connect is a nonpartisan group of leaders bridging the gap between the business community, local government, and the wider West Des Moines community. Their goal
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
WDM Chamber Opens Registration for 4th Annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit Presented by Wells Fargo
WEST DES MONES, IA (January 17, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) opens registration for the 4th Annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo.Set to take place on Thursday, April 18th, and Friday, April 19th, this event promotes diversity, inclusion, and empowerment in the local, statewide, and national minority business community. It offers practical discussions, dynamic speakers, workshops, and networking. The theme for this year is Dreamers,
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Announces Celebration of 100 Years
WEST DES MONES, IA (January 3, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces its celebration of 100 years in 2024, marking a century of growth, collaboration, and prosperity for the city of WDM. The milestone year will highlight the organization's commitment to its members, the strength of the local business community, and the spirit of innovation that has continued its success since 1924.Katherine Harrington, President and CEO of the WDM Chamber, expressed her enthusiasm for 2024,
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Launches Visionary Leaders Forum in Honor of its 100th Anniversary in 2024
WEST DES MOINES, IA (TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024) - The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber), a pillar of the business community, is proud to announce the launch of the Visionary Leaders Forumin collaboration with thePrincipal® Financial Network of Central Iowa. The Visionary Leaders Forum is a prestigious gathering of top CEOs and thought leaders poised to shape the future of business and innovation within our community and beyond. This initiative is part of the WDM Chamber's commemoration of
WDM Chamber to Host November Luncheon: Nonprofit Spotlight
WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) will host the upcoming November Luncheon: Nonprofit Spotlight, presented by Bank Iowa on November 9. The luncheon will highlight the work of 25 nonprofit organizations in our community and each organization will have the opportunity to share insights about their cause."The Nonprofit Spotlight luncheon is a powerful reminder of the incredible impact our local nonprofits have on our community,” said
2023 First Responders Date & Speaker Announced
WDM CHAMBER ANNOUNCES DATE, KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR ANNUAL BREAKFAST CELEBRATING FIRST RESPONDERS WEST DES MONES, IA (JUNE 27, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2023 First Responder’s Appreciation Breakfast, featuring keynote speaker Jim Olson, a former CIA spy with an extraordinary journey and captivating story to tell. The event is scheduled to take place on September 21, 2023, at the Embassy Club West and is presented by West Bank and supported by Aureon.Recognized
Litigation Attorney and Former Journalist Steffi Lee Dwyer Joins Dentons Davis Brown
May 31, 2023 Steffi Lee Dwyer graduated with high honors from Drake University Law School and now joins Dentons Davis Brown as an associate litigation attorney. Before joining Dentons, Steffi had several internships and clerkships including the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, the Honorable Judge Romonda Belcher, BrownWinick Law Firm, Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, and Disability Rights Texas. Prior to her law career, Steffi was an award-winning journalist. During college, and