News from the Chamber
2024 Business and Small Business of the Year Nominees Announced
URBANDALE, IA -- The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce annually honors three Business of the Year and three Small Business of the Year nominees. From the nominees, a winner is announced for both awards at Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business on Thursday, September...
Urbandale 2024 Young Professional of the Year Announced
URBANDALE, IA— genYP and the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce Daycen Douglass as the 2024 Urbandale Young Professional of the Year. This award celebrates exceptional leadership and dedication, and Daycen exemplifies these traits through his...
2024 Urbandale Citizen of the Year Announced
URBANDALE, IA – The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Jim Epstein has been awarded 2024 Citizen of the Year for his exceptional dedication and service to the community. Jim’s remarkable contributions range from his involvement with UCAN, the...
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Urbandale Class of 2025
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Urbandale Class of 2025 Urbandale, IA – July 31, 2024 – The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the members of the re-imagined Leadership Urbandale Class of 2025! This dynamic group of emerging...
Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Sample Urbandale Awards
May 30, 2024, -- The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Citizen of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Business of the Year, and the Greg Thompson Small Business of the Year awards. Best In...
Ms. Haley Howell Named 2024 Educator of the Year
Urbandale, IA - May 10, 2024 - The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Ms. Haley Howell as the recipient of the Educator of the Year award for 2024. This annual accolade recognizes one outstanding educator from the Urbandale Community School...
Leadership Urbandale Returns to Empower Local Leaders
Urbandale, Iowa April 30, 2024 – The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of Leadership Urbandale, offering a transformative experience designed to empower leaders at all levels. The program is designed for both a seasoned executive seeking...
Audrey DeCarlo Honored as Hall of Fame Inductee
URBANDALE, IA -- Audrey DeCarlo will be honored as an inductee to the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce’s Hall of Fame. The honor is formally awarded to selected citizens at Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business on Thursday, September 21st. Jerry Holt, former...
Urbandale Chamber Inducts Jerry Holt to Hall of Fame
URBANDALE, IA -- Jerry Holt has been selected to receive the prestigious Urbandale Hall of Fame award. The award is given to the selected citizen during the organization’s annual Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business event. This year two citizens will be...
Urbandale Chamber’s Best In Class Nominees Announced
URBANDALE, IA -- The Urbandale Chamber’s annual Best in Class awards are presented every year to businesses in 22 different categories. This people’s-choice format adds to the excitement as these businesses are nominated by the community. The winners from each...
2023 Business and Small Business of the Year Nominees Announced
URBANDALE, IA -- The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce annually honors three Business of the Year and three Small Business of the Year nominees. From the nominees, a winner is announced at Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business on Thursday, September 21st at Holiday...
2023 Citizen of the Year Announced
URBANDALE, IA – Annually the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce recognizes an outstanding citizen who has made an impact on the community. This year’s award winner, Doug Gulling, is a leader, mentor, devout volunteer, and advocate for community. Doug, a 1975 graduate of...