News from the Chamber

Amid Economic Challenges, Central Iowa Chambers of Commerce Band Together to Support Local Business through Shop Where I Live E-Commerce Marketplace With the holiday season approaching and online holiday spending at an all-time high, local businesses need support now...

ATW Training Solutions recently released the results of its 14th annual “Iowa Trends in Talent Development Survey” conducted in partnership with New Horizons Computer Learning Center, the Association for Talent Development Central Iowa chapter (ATD-CI), and the Iowa...

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2020 Business of the Year and 2020 Citizen of the Year. 2020 Business of the Year The highly-sought after award will be announced during the Chamber's virtual Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of...

Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation, effective at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, which permits bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, night clubs to reopen in four counties, including Polk and Dallas to reopen.  It also removes...

Urbandale is named the best city for remote workers to call home in Iowa by Zippia, a resource site for job seekers.  Zippia set out to uncover the most affordable cities with speedy fast internet.  Urbandale has everything remote workers need to thrive.  As companies...

By Callista Gould, Author and Certified Etiquette Instructor I was blessed with parents who always told me I was perfect. I had eight siblings to set me straight. One of my sisters said, when I was a baby, my head was so big that when I was first trying to lift it on...

Greg Thompson, ActionCoach The employee handbook plays a critical role in every company. It is an important tool used to effectively communicate information regarding your company’s policies, practices, and employee benefits. Handbooks can also make a clear statement...

Jody Josten, Shop Where I Live From all corners of the globe, consumer behaviors have adapted to new realities caused by the pandemic. Research has shown that consumers changing lifestyles and financial uncertainty have caused adjustments in spending on essentials,...

ATW Training Solutions believes the core of every organization is its people. Established in 1999, the Urbandale business engages its clients to improve performance and productivity by investing in their employees and unleashing their leadership potential. President...

By Callista Gould, Author and Certified Etiquette Instructor Networking is like watercolor painting. I dabble in painting – oil and watercolor. Each takes a different mindset. If you have an exact picture in your head of how the painting should look in the end, then...

Iowans take great pride in Living History Farms. The popular attraction showcases 300 years of Midwest prairie life on an interactive 500-acre outdoor campus in Urbandale. It is a must see for residents and visitors to central Iowa. The family-oriented museum...