News from the Chamber

Congratulations to all of the individuals and businesses that were nominated and celebrated at Celebration of Business on June 16th! We are so excited to announce the winner's of all the awards presented during our event! Connector of the Year: Carla Ruble, CFO...

The Urbandale Chamber, powering the Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the launch of its newest signature event, Celebration of Business, taking place on June 16, 2026. Presented by DMOS Orthopaedic Centers, this exciting evening will shine a...

The Urbandale Chamber Board of Directors is actively seeking applications from members interested in offering a Chamber Exclusive in 2026. What is the Chamber Exclusive Program? At the Urbandale Chamber, our business is helping member businesses succeed. One important...

We are excited to introduce a new voluntary program designed to strengthen the heart of our chamber community: the Membership Assistance Contribution. Beginning with 2026 membership invoices, you’ll notice an optional line item that allows members to make a voluntary...

Every time someone buys from a business in our community, something bigger happens than a simple transaction. Those dollars circulate through the community, supporting local jobs, funding community improvements, and creating a stronger local economy. According to...

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...

Sample Urbandale Award Winners Connector of the Year: Mark Courter, State Farm Insurance Young Professional of the Year: Jessica Verwers, Home Builders Association Urbandale Citizen of the Year: Todd Pettit Greg Thompson Small Business of the Year: Shade Tree Auto...

URBANDALE, IA – The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Todd Pettit has been awarded 2025 Citizen of the Year for his outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to the Urbandale community. For more than 33 years, Todd has been a cornerstone of...

URBANDALE, IA — The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce annually honors three Business of the Year and three Greg Thompson Small Business of the Year, presented by Clarity Business Coaching, nominees. From the nominees, a winner is announced for both awards at Sample...

July 14, 2025 — The Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce, powered by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Windsor Heights Business of the Year and 2025 Windsor Heights Citizen of the Year! This...