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Wednesday, November 04, 2026
What Is a PEO? Pros, Cons, and Key Benefits for Employers
Running the day-to-day operations of a small-to-mid-size organization is no easy task. Business owners often wear many hats, from managing employees and payroll to navigating complex compliance requirements and ever-changing workplace regulations. Partnering with a professional employer organization, or PEO, can simplify these ...read more
Categories: Economic, Education, General News Article
Wednesday, November 04, 2026
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Urbandale Voters Approve New Police Station
URBANDALE, Iowa — Urbandale voters approved a $25 million bond referendum Tuesday to help fund construction of a new police station. The measure passed with more than the 60% voter approval required under Iowa law, according to unofficial election results.
"We're grateful that residents have ...read more
Categories: Urbandale Community, General News Article
Monday, November 02, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa – Friedrichs Coffee is celebrating 35 years in business with a day of coffee, competition, education and community on Saturday, November 7. The public is invited to join the celebration during an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a full afternoon and evening of events celebrating the coffee industry.
Founded in October 1991 by Colleen and Gary, Friedrichs Coffee ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Urbandale Community
Thursday, October 22, 2026
A TASTE OF THE SOUTH PACIFICAn Interactive Cooking Experience with Reka Luxury Travel & Cassandra at The Culinary Annex
Escape to the South Pacific for an evening of culinary discovery, inspired by the vibrant flavours and traditions of New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.
Join Elaine Ware of Reka Luxury Travel and Cassandra at The Culinary Annex for a hands-on cooking experience celebrating ...read more
Categories: Events, General News Article, Education, Fun Facts
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
COCKTAILS WITHOUT BORDERS An Evening of South Pacific Flavours, Craft Cocktails & Connection
Join Reka Luxury Travel in partnership with Cuvée for a spirited evening of discovery, inspired by the vibrant flavours and relaxed sophistication of the South Pacific.
Learn to make three exceptional cocktails inspired by international flavours, with recipes to take home so you can recreate a little ...read more
Categories: Education, Fun Facts, Events, General News Article
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Des Moines Christian New Early Education Center Opened August 10
URBANDALE, Iowa — Des Moines Christian Schools new Early Education Center opened its doors today, August 10, at its new location, 13831 Aurora Avenue in Urbandale. The Early Education Center is the first building on Des Moines Christian’s new 104-acre property, located approximately one mile north of the school’s current Urbandale ...read more
Categories: Education, General News Article, Urbandale Community
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
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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
Friday, February 28, 2025
Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines provides Iowa businesses with high-performance material solutions and machining services that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Specializing in CNC machining, milling, custom parts, routing, and fabrication, the company helps businesses eliminate the need for costly in-house fabrication, minimize downtime, and ensure consistent production ...read more
Categories: Urbandale Community, General News Article, Events
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: Chamber, Events, Urbandale Community, General News Article
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
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: General News Article, Chamber
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
