Application Window Opens for Second Annual DEI Workplace Excellence Awards
WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is thrilled to announce the application window, donation recipients, and event details for the second annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards (DEI Awards). In the first year of this community-filled event, there were 38 applications across 11 categories. A panel of community leaders familiar with DEI work served as judges. 12 award recipients were recognized at the awards event, each
WDM Chamber to host inaugural Tina Talks; speaker lineup announced
WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) will host the inaugural Tina Talks, an afternoon featuring eight of the top female leaders in the region, at West48 on Tuesday, June 7. The event, co-sponsored by Christopher’s Fine Jewelry, will begin with a formal program at 2 p.m. followed by an exclusive cocktail social for attendees from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. “We are thrilled to introduce this new event to our community featuring eight of our region’s top
IMT Insurance Celebrates #GivingTuesday and Pledges $20,000 to Community Organizations
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, December 1, 2021 —IMT Insurance was honored to participate in #GivingTuesday on November 30, 2021! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners – charities, families, businesses, and individuals – to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.IMT strives to support local communities, throughout our six-state writing territory, in an
Vila-Nova Mitchell to lead DEI Impact at IMT Insurance
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, September 7, 2021 —Gilmara Vila-Nova Mitchell has joined IMT Insurance as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The new position will be instrumental as IMT moves forward with its commitment to integrating DEI into every aspect of the company’s core and culture. For the past two decades, Vila-Nova Mitchell has helped organizations become more inclusive through her engaging DEI sessions, transformative executive coaching, and innovative systems redesign. Through her
WEST DES MOINES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ADVISORY COUNCIL EXPANDS
The WDM Chamber’s Leadership Academy Opens New Seats on Advisory Council for Local LeadersWEST DES MONES, IA (SEPTEMBER 8) – As the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) transitions to its 14th year of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy (WDMLA; WDM Leadership Academy), additional leaders have been added to the WDMLA Advisory Council.The WDM Leadership Academy is a 9-month bootcamp that offers a 3-tiered approach of leadership skills training focused on better leading oneself, leading others,
RECIPIENTS OF WDM CHAMBER DEI EXCELLENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
WEST DES MONES, IA (THURSDAY, SEPT. 2, 2021) – Yesterday, Wednesday, September 1, the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) held its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards (DEI Awards) presented by Wells Fargo. It was a night full of learning, growing and celebrating the work being done to make the region more inclusive. 12 awards were given out to the following organizations/individuals:Small Business (1 – 49 employees): MWH Law Group LLP Medium Business (50 – 249
IMT Insurance Awards $30,750 to Local Community Projects
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, August 25, 2021 — IMT Insurance, a leading provider of personal and commercial insurance products in the Midwest, recently announced its list of 65 Community Contest winners.The IMT Community Contest awards monetary gifts to community projects and organizations within the states the company does business. This year, 130 entries were submitted and 65 awards ranging from $250 to $1,000, totaling $30,750, were gifted to local projects and organizations. This is the 24th consecutive year
WEST DES MOINES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2021-2022 CLASS SELECTED
The leaders in the West Des Moines Chamber’s Leadership Academy are announced.WEST DES MONES, IA (JULY 28) – The West Des Moines Leadership Academy (WDMLA), a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, has announced its 2021 – 2022 class. This nine-month program will guide emerging leaders on a path to leadership effectiveness through experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. WDMLA is presented by Carrier Access and supported by Renzo. In addition to the class listed
WDM and Clive Chambers to host annual Mentoring for Women event
WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) in partnership with the Clive Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring the fourth annual Mentoring for Women event to the West Des Moines Sheraton on Thursday, July 29. The event supported by NCMIC and championed by IMT Insurance will last from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Programming will consist of breakfast, networking, a keynote address and three breakout coaching sessions with mentors.“This event provides a
