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
Daymond John, Dr. Pamela Jolly, Additional Speakers Announced for Athene Black & Brown Business Summit
WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is proud to announce their speaking lineup for the 2022 Athene Black & Brown Business Summit (the Athene Summit), presented by Wells Fargo. The lineup, which includes over 40 individuals, features two keynote speakers, Dr. Pamela Jolly and Daymond John. The Athene Summit is a two-day conference hosted at Athene. Day one features a pitch competition supported by exclusive pitch competition partner Bank of
Tony Dickinson Named to Board of Trustees for Boys & Girls Clubs of America
CLIVE, IA — (Jan. 31, 2022) — NCMIC is proud to announce that Tony Dickinson, president of NCMIC Finance Corporation, has been named to the national board of trustees for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He is the first Iowan to ever serve on the Boys & Girls Clubs of America board at the national level. Dickinson has volunteered and served on the board of directors for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa for over 12 years and most recently held the position of vice president of support services. He
WDM Chamber Welcomes 2022 Board of Directors Slate
WEST DES MONES, IA (Wednesday, January 19, 2022) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) added seven new members and representatives to its Board of Directors (BOD) for 2022. 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 2022 includes: Thomas Bosch, Vice President and Director of Des Moines Operations for Shive-Hattery Maria Davis,
WDM Chamber and City of West Des Moines Announce 2021 Best of the West Award Winners Presented by Aureon
WEST DES MONES, IA (DECEMBER 13, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) and City of West Des Moines are proud to announce the winners of the second annual Best of the West Awards (BOW) presented by Aureon. BOW is a West Des Moines (WDM) focused, community-voted contest featuring 50 categories showcasing the people, places and businesses within our community. “Aureon was proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual Best of the West Awards,” said Anthony Kottke, Account
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
