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West Des Moines Chamber Announces Pitch Competition Winners for Athene Black & Brown Business Summit
WEST DES MOINES, IA (April 19, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2024 Pitch Competition Presented by Bank of America for the fourth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit Presented by Wells Fargo. The event was held at the corporate headquarters of Athene in West Des Moines, Iowa on April 18-19. For the 2024 event, more than 100 applications were received from across the U.S., including several from Iowa. Seven finalists were chosen in early April to
West Des Moines Chamber Uplifts Minority Businesses at Athene Black & Brown Business Summit
WEST DES MOINES, IA (April 16, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces that 17 diverse vendors will participate in the Minority Business Expo sponsored by Elevate by Principal and Holmes Murphy Group Companies for the Athene Black & Brown Business Summit on April 18, 2024, at Smash Park from 6-8 p.m. “The Minority Business Expo represents our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within our business community,” says Katherine Harrington, President and CEO of the
WDM Chamber Announces Recipient of the 2024 Mel Essex Award
WEST DES MOINES, IA (April 11, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced Blanca Plascencia, Co-owner of El Fogon, as the recipient of the 2024 Mel Essex Award. Plascencia will be honored at the fourth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo on April 19 at 4 p.m. The event will be held April 18-19 at the corporate headquarters of Athene at 7700 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa. The Mel Essex Award honors business and Iowa community
WDM Chamber Announces Keynote Speakers for Fourth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit
WEST DES MOINES, IA (March 19, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has revealed the keynote speakers for the fourth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit, presented by Wells Fargo. Taking place on April 18-19 at the corporate headquarters of Athene (7700 Mills Civic Pkwy) in West Des Moines, Iowa, the event will provide insightful discussions and multiple networking opportunities for all attendees.Over 70 expert speakers and panelists from around the country will be featured
Announcement of 2024 Pitch Competition Finalists: Bank of America Presents Athene Black & Brown Business Summit Pitch Competition
WEST DES MOINES, IA (March 12, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced seven finalists for the 2024 Pitch Competition presented by Bank of America at the fourth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo. The event is held at the corporate headquarters of Athene at 7700 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa on April 18-19.Seven finalists were chosen from a pool of over 100 applicants from across the United States. These finalists will each
Drake University Business Clinic Partners with Athene Black & Brown Business Summit to Offer Complimentary Tickets to Students
WEST DES MOINES, IA (March 4, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced a partnership with the Drake University Business Clinic to offer an allotment of complimentary tickets to Iowa high school and college students to attend the 4th Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo hosted April 18-19, 2024 The Drake University Business Clinic will be recognized as a “Future Innovator Sponsor” of the event as a result of the partnership. Students can
WDM Chamber Reveals Mentor Lineup for 7th Annual Mentoring for Women Conference
WEST DES MONES, IA (February 21, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber (WDM Chamber) is pleased to announce the current lineup of mentors for its 7th Annual Mentoring for Women Conference presented by Wellabe, scheduled for March 8th, 2024, at the Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel. The Mentoring for Women Conference provides opportunities for women to gain insights and connections with industry leaders. Among the mentors scheduled to participate are: 72 Degrees – Stacy Daniels Advisory
Announcing Pitch Competition Winners Presented by Bank of America
Athene Black & Brown Business Summit 2023WEST DES MONES, IA (MONDAY April 24, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced winners for the 2023 pitch competition for the third annual, international Athene Black & Brown Business Summit (The Summit) presented by Wells Fargo. The event was held at the corporate headquarters of Athene at 7700 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa on April 20-21. For the 2023 event, 47 applications were received from around the US including
Support Diversity Week April 10-14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2023Virtual Vendor Fair & Diversity Week April 10-14Powered by Hy-VeeAthene Black & Brown Business SummitWEST DES MONES, IA (MONDAY April 10, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced Diversity Week from April 10-14 that will feature twenty diverse virtual vendors for the third annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit (The Summit) presented by Wells Fargo. The virtual vendor fair is made possible through support from Hy-Vee. “Hy-Vee is
WDM Chamber Announces 2023 Recipient of the Mel Essex Award
Athene Black & Brown Business SummitWEST DES MONES, IA (THURSDAY April 6, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced Perlla Deluca, Owner and CEO of Southeast Contractors and President of the Iowa School of Construction, as the recipient of the 2023 Mel Essex Award. Deluca will be celebrated at the third annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit (The Summit) presented by Wells Fargo. The event is held at the corporate headquarters of Athene at 7700 Mills Civic Pkwy, West
Announcing Pitch Competition Finalists - Athene Black & Brown Business Summit April 20-21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2023WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY APRIL 4, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced seven finalists for the 2023 pitch competition presented by Bank of America at the third annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo. The event is held at the corporate headquarters of Athene at 7700 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa on April 20-21.Seven finalists were selected out of 47 applicants from across the US including
National Speakers Announced - Athene Black & Brown Business Summit 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Athene Black & Brown Business Summit Presented by Wells FargoAnnounces National Speakers for the April 20-21, 2023 Event WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY March 28, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced several keynotes for the third annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo. The event is held at the corporate headquarters of Athene at 7700 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa on April 20-21.Over 60 expert speakers and