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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