MOST DIVERSE
suburb in Iowa
BEST CITY
to live in Iowa
LOCATION
for young professionals
BEST CITY
to retire in the USA
Vote for the Best of the West!
From recognizing your favorite restaurant, retail store, or favorite company to work for, the Best of the West Awards gives area businesses a chance to take a bow and be recognized.
Voting is open October 1–31, and participants may cast one vote per day until the close of voting.
Rush Hour: Buena Vista University
Enjoy the opportunity to make new connections and grow your network!
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
Join us as we acknowledge and share our appreciation for our community’s first responders. Enjoy the opportunity to network with fellow WDM Chamber members and meet and greet with representatives from West Des Moines Police, Fire, and EMS.
Visionary Leaders Legacy Forum
Featured Leader: Therese Wielage – Merchants Bonding Company
The Visionary Leaders Legacy Forum is a powerful speaker series spotlighting executives who are nearing or have recently entered retirement after decades of impactful leadership. Each month, we gather to hear from a different visionary as they share their personal leadership journey, lessons learned, defining moments, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Calling all new members, new staff, and anyone who wants a refresher on their Chamber benefits! Join us for Chamber 101 to hear more about what you can take advantage of to meet your business goals.
Tuesday, 12/9, 2025Calling all new members, new staff, and anyone who wants a refresher on their Chamber benefits! Join us for Chamber 101 to hear more about what you can take advantage of to meet your business goals.
Tuesday, 3/24, 2026Calling all new members, new staff, and anyone who wants a refresher on their Chamber benefits! Join us for Chamber 101 to hear more about what you can take advantage of to meet your business goals.
Tuesday, 9/15, 2026Experience the BEST of West Des Moines
We appreciate you taking a moment to learn more about the place we call home. As you flip through 515 West, we hope you’ll fall in love with everything that makes WDM special. It is our goal to create the most welcoming, inclusive, and accessible city to live, work, and play. We look forward to sharing our City with you and can’t wait for you to GO WEST!
Share your photos with us! Use #GoWestWDM when posting your WDM experiences on social media.
Welcome to our New Members from August 2025
Our mission is to champion all things West Des Moines by strengthening our area companies, providing personalized resources and attracting a top workforce to position WDM as the best suburban city in America.
Discover Your Path to Prosperity
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2020 West Des Moines Citizen Satisfaction Survey
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I have never been more excited about the future of our city. The relationship between the city and the West Des Moines Chamber has never been stronger.
Meet the People You Want to Meet
Ready to join?
“The WDM Chamber has helped me grow professionally through networking and has provided me a strong sense of belonging.”
-Heather Raver, Anytime Fitness
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
650 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 110
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone — 515.225.6009
E-mail — info@wdmchamber.org
