National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) is the only dues based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. Joining NAWBO now gives you the opportunity to network with women business owners from all over the United States, as well as additional benefits on both the chapter and national levels. 

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is an unbiased organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB accredited business status contractually agree and adhere to the organization's high standards of ethical business behavior. 

The Targeted Small Business (TSB) Certification Program certifies businesses owned, operated and actively managed by women, minority group members or persons with disabilities. Certified TSBs are eligible to apply for low-interest loans and equity grants through the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED). Also, state purchasing officers consider TSBs when seeking bids for state-purchased goods and services. 

Society for Human Resources (SHRM) serves the needs of the human resource management professional by providing the most essential and comprehensive set of resources available. In addition, the Society is committed to advancing the human resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource professionals to ensure that HR is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. 

Established in 1982, the American Payroll Association (APA), headquartered in San Antonio, TX, is the nation's leader in payroll education, training, and publications. The nonprofit association conducts more than 300 payroll education conferences and seminars across the country each year and publishes a complete library of resource texts and newsletters. Every year, nearly 18,000 professionals attend APA training sessions. Representing over 22,000 members, APA is the industry's highly respected, collective voice in Washington, DC. 

The Iowa Association of Staffing Professionals was formed in 1987 to represent and promote the interests of its members across the full range of staffing services they provide; to encourage ethical business conduct; to provide information regarding the laws and regulations that apply to staffing services, especially those protecting the welfare of employees and candidates; to foster better public understanding of the industry and its role in the economy; to provide education and other services to help members stay informed about the industry and their business; and, above all, to protect the interests of the industry with respect to legislation and regulatory proposals. 

The Johnston Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to our growing community! 

Whether it is assisting members, promoting the community's quality of life or assisting with economic development, the Johnston Chamber of Commerce provides the kind of leadership and services to meet the demands of one of Iowa's fastest growing communities.  

You'll find a thriving, dynamic community in which to live, do business, learn and enjoy!  

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization serving the metro region. The Partnership focuses on creating a place where people DO MORE in business and in life, thereby building a world-class community that is second-to-none. The Partnership works day-to-day on four goals: Regional Economic Development; Workforce Attraction; Downtown Development; Affiliate-Regional Member Development. 

The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. 

Make-A-Wish Foundation^® is one of the nation's largest wish-granting organization. Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy's wish to be a police officer, they have evolved into an organization that grants a child's wish in the U.S. every 41 minutes. 

The Buy Into the Circle program has been launched to encourage Greater Des Moines area businesses to shift just five percent of their current out-of-area spending back into the local economy. It's not about spending MORE money - it's about keeping the dollars you already spend local.