News from the Chamber
Meet the Finalists for Our 2026 Business Awards (and Help Us Choose the Winners)
We’re excited to officially introduce the Top 3 finalists for our 2026 Business Awards. Each year, these awards recognize the incredible businesses that help our communities grow, connect, and thrive. This year, we are adding a new element that makes the celebration...
Upcoming Events Spotlight: Women’s Empowerment Breakfast & Central Iowa Business Conference
Central Iowa Business Conference Lead. Shift. Transform. | “Empowering Change for a Better Future” encapsulates a journey of proactive leadership, adaptive evolution, and purposeful transformation. In a world of constant flux, this conference calls for leaders to take...
Urbandale Chamber Launches New “Celebration of Business” Event on June 16, 2026
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...
Do you want to be our next Chamber Exclusive Partner?
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...
Introducing the Member Support Fund: Helping Members Help Each Other
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...
Shop Local This Holiday Season… and Everyday
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...
Urbandale Chamber Celebrates Members Graduating from ScaleDSM Business Accelerator Program
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...
Congratulations to our 2025 Sample Urbandale and Best In Class Award Winners!
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...
2025 Urbandale Citizen of the Year Announced
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...
2025 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 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...
Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 Windsor Heights Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year
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...
Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 Sample Urbandale Awards
June 19, 2025 — The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Sample Urbandale Awards: Citizen of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Business of the Year, Greg Thompson Small Business of the Year, and 2025...