WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER LAUNCHES “THE INFLUENCER”
WEST DES MONES, IA (MARCH 8, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber (WDM Chamber) just launched a new e-newsletter called The Influencer. This monthly publication consists of leadership and business resources for the West Des Moines (WDM) community.The WDM Chamber knows how much there is to learn from local leaders, but research shows that everyone learns differently. The Influencer opens with a section that includes content from subject matter experts that people can read, listen to, or watch.With West Des
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
Jay Mathes named WDM Chamber 2020 Ambassador of the Year
WEST DES MONES, IA (FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is proud to announce Jay Mathes as their 2020 Ambassador of the Year and Mary Anne Kennedy as runner up. The WDM Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year is determined by a point system awarded by individual involvement. “I’ve gained so many new relationships being a member of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce including many I can call good friends,” said Mathes, who is the Community Relations Coordinator at
WDM Chamber signs Liz Nead as moderator for 2021 Elevate Series
WEST DES MONES, IA (FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is proud to announce that Liz Nead, adventure speaker, television host, bestselling author and Emmy award winner, as the 2021 moderator for their women’s empowerment event series Elevate. A diversity speaker and researcher for over a decade, Nead specializes in common language and daily communication around race and cultural differences in the workplace. She balances her passionate work with a thriving
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
WDM CHAMBER LAUNCHES PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Opportunities await through new West YP program developed by young professionals for young professionals.WEST DES MONES, IA (JANUARY 22, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber has launched a new program for young professionals: West YP. It provides the opportunity for emerging leaders across the metro to grow their leadership, make an impact on the community, develop lasting connections, and have memorable experiences. A multitude of benefits and opportunities are available, including:Event fees are waived for
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MAYOR OF WEST DES MOINES PROCLAIMS JANUARY 29 AS WDM DAY OF KINDNESS
Mayor Steve Gaer approved the proclamation for “WDM Day of Kindness,” championed by the WDM Chamber’s Leadership Academy Alumni Committee.WEST DES MONES, IA (JANUARY 20, 2021) – The Mayor of West Des Moines has proclaimed January 29th, 2021 as “West Des Moines Day of Kindness.” This special occasion comes as a result of the WDM Chamber’s Leadership Academy Alumni Committee seeking a way to make a positive impact on the community. Now more than ever, small acts of kindness can make the biggest difference in
LEARN TO LEAD AND SUCCEED WITH LYNN SWANN AT WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL DINNER
WEST DES MONES, IA (January 14, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced Lynn Swann, former football player, broadcaster, politician, and athletic director, will be the keynote speaker at their 2021 Annual Dinner. The event will take place virtually on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.Born in Tennessee, Swann attended the University of Southern California and played football as a wide receiver where he was a consensus All-American. He is regarded as one of
WDM CHAMBER BRINGS ON TWO SPRING INTERNS
WEST DES MONES, IA (January 6, 2021) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) welcomed two new spring interns to their team in the new year. Ling Rudicil and Matthew Bates will serve in their roles throughout their spring semesters. Michael Conlon, Frani McDermott, Corinne Thomas, and Mallory Behrens will continue in their previous intern positions.Ling Rudicil is from Kansas City, Missouri. She is a student at Simpson College, where she majors in Human Services and Social Justice. Her
Nominations and applications now accepted for MLK Jr. Youth Scholarship and Community Leadership Awards
Please join West Des Moines as we celebrate the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by encouraging a deserving high school student to apply for our WDM Youth Scholarship Award or nominating an adult or organization for our Community Leadership Award! Applications and nominations are due by Monday, January 4, 2021. Award recipients will be announced at the MLK Day virtual celebration hosted by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 15, at 11:30 a.m. These awards are
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTRODUCES NEW BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUPS
WEST DES MONES, IA (December 1, 2020) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announced today WDM LEADS, an opportunity to help businesses grow, network, and develop. WDM LEADS is a new executive group where members can network with other top business development professionals, build trusted relationships, share business leads and help each other build sales. Each WDM LEADS group is limited to one professional industry per team. Groups are limited to approximately 20 people and more than
Davis Brown Voted “Best Law Firm” by West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Davis Brown Law Firm is proud to be recognized as “Best Law Firm” by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce in the first annual “Best of the West” awards. For Davis Brown, being “the best” means:In good times and bad, we are committed to showing up for each other, our clients, and our communityHelping clients and policy leaders by identifying issues, answering questions, and solving problemsWorking hard now to make us better and stronger in the future The Chamber asks citizens to vote for their
Evora Group recognized among Best of the West
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and City of West Des Moines announced the winners of the first annual UScellular™ Best of the West Awards, recognizing Evora Group as the 2020 Community Vote Winner in the Best Small Employer to Work for category. Evora Group who is celebrating 25 years of business in 2020, is a three-time winner of the Top Workplace in Iowa award and is excited to receive special recognition from our local community in West Des Moines. “2020 has certainly been a year where we see
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce celebrates Annual Small Business Saturday® virtually
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 2020 holiday season and 11th Annual Small Business Saturday® virtually as an American Express® Neighborhood Champion. WEST DES MONES, IA (November 17, 2020) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announced today that, as a member of the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program, it will be highlighting its small business membership through a social media campaign as part of Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov 28 and
WDM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITY OF WEST DES MOINES ANNOUNCE USCELLULAR™ BEST OF THE WEST AWARDS
WEST DES MOINES, IA (NOVEMBER 9, 2020) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) and City of West Des Moines are proud to announce the winners of the first annual Best of the West Awards (BOW) presented by UScellular™. BOW is a West Des Moines (WDM) focused, community-voted contest featuring 50 business categories.BOW winners will receive a window cling featuring the 2020 BOW logo identifying them as a winner, a plaque featuring the 2020 BOW logo identifying them as a winner and a logo for use
