News for Chamber

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

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

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

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