NCMIC Announces Acquisition of SHAZAM's merchant services business
NCMIC and SHAZAM Announce Merchant Services Transition to Enhance Client Experience Clive, Iowa – April 7, 2025 – Effective April 4, 2025, NCMIC Finance Corporation, a Des Moines- based company with nearly 25 years of payment processing experience, has acquired SHAZAM’s merchant services business. This transition marks a strategic collaboration between two industry leaders with Iowa roots and values, ensuring continued excellence in payment processing for both NCMIC and SHAZAM clients. NCMIC’s
Valley High School names new principal
Shane Christensen, Ed.D., current principal at Indian Hills Junior High, has been named the next principal at Valley High School. Christensen will begin his new role July 1, 2025, pending approval by the West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education at its regular meeting April 14. “Dr. Christensen is an experienced educator, an innovative strategist, and a respected leader in our district,” superintendent Matt Adams said. “His passion for education and the care he shows for his students and
WayPoint Resources Annual April Fundraiser
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release Staff and volunteers for WayPoint Resources are making plans for the organization’s annual April Fundraiser. Formerly known as Waukee Area Christian Services, WayPoint Resources offers the largest food pantry and the only free health clinic in Dallas County.This year’s fundraising goal is $150,000 which is a substantial increase over last year’s fundraiser, a result of record-breaking increases in demands for services. WayPoint Resources Executive Director
Get Ready to Strike Up the Fun as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Kicks Off Its 32nd Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake
It’s time to lace up your bowling shoes and hit the lanes for a great cause! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) is calling on local businesses and community members to join the fun at our 32nd Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake this March and April. With exciting new locations in Ankeny and Ames, alongside longtime favorites in the Des Moines metro, this high-energy event isn’t just about strikes and spares—it’s about making a lasting impact on our local youth through BBBSIA’s life-changing mentoring
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
The Many Benefits of Using Data Analytics for Your Business from Adobe
Data plays a critical role in making informed decisions in today’s modern business landscape. It’s no secret that the most successful companies rely on data to boost efficiency, customer experience, and overall growth. That’s why data analytics has become baked into the operational and growth strategies of so many companies. Whether you run a small business or a global organization, data analytics is proving to be exceedingly important. With that in mind, the Clive Chamber of Commerce touches on the
