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Thursday, October 22, 2026
A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN An Evening of Wine, Cheese & Connection
Join Reka Luxury Travel at The Rabbit Room for a delightful evening celebrating the flavours of Greece, Spain and Italy.
Discover six carefully selected Mediterranean wines — three whites and three reds — paired with a shared charcuterie board in a relaxed, intimate setting.
Whether you love discovering new wines, enjoy ...read more
Categories: Education, Fun Facts, Chamber, Events, General News Article
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa —October 1, 2026— SCORE Iowa will officially begin serving the entire state as a unified organization October 1, 2026. Bringing Iowa's existing SCORE chapters together into one statewide organization strengthens SCORE's ability to serve entrepreneurs and small businesses across all 99 counties of Iowa as well as metro areas in some adjoining states.For more than 60 years, SCORE ...read more
Categories: Economic, Urbandale Community, Chamber, General News Article, Windsor Heights Community
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Common Payroll Risks Every Small Business Should Avoid
From tracking paid time off to managing wage and tax requirements, payroll can be one of the most complex administrative responsibilities within any organization. Even minor errors can lead to compliance concerns, employee frustration, and unnecessary costs.
Many organizations operate with lean administrative teams, leaving payroll ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Papers/Research, Education
Thursday, April 16, 2026
A customer decides whether to visit your store before they ever leave the house. Research shows that 76% of consumers check online first before visiting a business in person — meaning a brick-and-mortar without a digital footprint is invisible to most potential customers before they ever reach your door. For Urbandale businesses competing across the Greater Des Moines metro, that first ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Chamber
Friday, February 20, 2026
Small business owners face a recurring reality: economic downturns happen. Revenue can slow, customers delay spending, and credit tightens. The businesses that survive aren’t always the biggest — they’re the most prepared.
Recession resilience isn’t about panic. It’s about disciplined cash management, diversified income, operational flexibility, and strong customer relationships. The goal is ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The biggest mistake small and mid-sized companies make during growth? They assume training is a one-time event — not a living system. In reality, an effective training program is a strategic engine, not a box to check.In a Nutshell (Your 90-Second Summary)
A well-crafted training system helps teams adapt faster, reduces turnover, and keeps everyone aligned as you scale.
To do this well: ...read more
Categories: Events, General News Article, Chamber
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Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines delivers unmatched expertise to help Iowa businesses choose the right materials for their operational requirements. Beyond material distribution, the Des Moines team is a trusted partner, providing high-performance solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings.
Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines serves Iowa industries by providing in-depth ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Chamber, Events, Urbandale Community
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Interstate Advanced Materials, a leading distributor of plastics, composite materials, tools, and care products, is proud to serve Iowa businesses through its Des Moines location, providing reliable solutions for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.
Established in 1980 as Interstate Plastics, the company began its journey in Sacramento by helping local businesses grow. In ...read more
Categories: Urbandale Community, General News Article, Chamber, Events
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to promote financial transparency and deter financial crimes.
As of today, November 27, 2024, Urbandale, Iowa, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—act quickly to avoid $500 per day fines!
What You Need to ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Windsor Heights Community
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
The rapid evolution of digital technology is transforming the business landscape, making intellectual property protection critical to staying competitive. Safeguarding unique ideas, brand identity, and innovations from imitation and misuse has become more challenging with the rise of online platforms. Digital advancements create both opportunities and vulnerabilities, heightening the risk of IP ...read more
Categories: Events, Chamber, General News Article
Friday, September 27, 2024
Wagoner Roofing, Central Iowa’s Premiere Roofing Contractor, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, that has been completely revamped to provide a fresh, intuitive, and enjoyable experience for their customers.
The new site showcases Wagoner Roofing’s expertise, commitment to quality work, and focus on customer satisfaction, and the website design was built by Idea ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Des Moines, IA. Grand View University is excited to offer members of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce (and spouses and children up to age 26) educational opportunities that will prepare them for the future with additional skills and knowledge they can put to work.Member Benefits include:15% tuition discount for undergraduate programs10% discount for select graduate programsOn-site information ...read more
Categories: Education, Windsor Heights Community, Events, General News Article, Chamber
