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
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
NCMIC PRESENTS MOVIES IN THE PARK
Clive, IA — (May 19, 2021) — Together with the city of Waukee, NCMIC presents Movies in the Park, a free movie series, this summer in Waukee. Three box office hits will be shown June 4, July 3 and Aug. 13 in Waukee’s Centennial Park, 1255 Warrior Lane.Showtime is at dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.) The family-friendly flicks include: Friday, June 4 "Aladdin" (PG) A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come
WDM Chamber to Host National Event for Minority Entrepreneurs
WEST DES MONES, IA (WED, MARCH 3, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is set to host the first annual Black and Brown Business Summit (the Summit) presented by Principal Financial Group®on April 22 and 23. This two-day conference was created by the WDM Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI Committee) with the goal of elevating ethnic minorities and to bring BIPOC businesses together to assist with connection building, programming, promotion, training and to
WDM Chamber welcomes 2021 Board of Directors Slate
WEST DES MONES, IA (Friday, January 22, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) added nine new members and representatives to its Board of Directors (BOD) for 2021. The BOD is composed of 25 individuals, including 13 Board Members who are elected by WDM Chamber membership, eight representatives and four appointees.Elected Board Members beginning their two-year term in 2021 includes: Dave Baccile, CIO of NCMIC; Sally Cooper Smith, President of Cooper Smith & Co.; Mark Peiffer, Senior
