December 9, 2025 — The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize five chamber members who graduated from the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s ScaleDSM Business Accelerator Program on Tuesday, December 9.
The ScaleDSM program equips small business owners with the knowledge, management strategies, and professional networks needed to expand revenue, create jobs, and strengthen their communities. Participants completed Interise’s award-winning StreetWise MBA™ curriculum, an internationally recognized program built on practical, case-based peer learning for growing businesses.
Graduates representing the Urbandale Chamber include:
- Brandy Werner, Werner’s Elite Auto
- LeAnn Thongvanh, Dinner Dispatch
- Jennifer Oredson, Dinner Dispatch
- Ventica Woods, Mama Africa LLC
- Lori Gelhaar, Leverage4 (not pictured)
The Urbandale Chamber congratulates these business leaders on their achievements and celebrates their dedication to growth, innovation, and continued community impact.