Economic Development

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The power of regionalism and connecting rural, suburban and urban leaders

Last year, the Greater Des Moines Partnership team embarked upon an 11-county listening tour to hear from stakeholders from throughout our service area that consists of Adair, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, …

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Building Iowa’s medical innovation ecosystem

Every few years, the Iowa Economic Development Authority works with consultancy TEConomy Partners to assess the current state and future of the state’s top three industries: advanced manufacturing, biosciences and insurance and finance.

A 2018 …

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Partnership announces 2024 Economic Impact Award recipients

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the winners of its 2024 Economic Impact Awards.

The Partnership revealed this year’s honorees in a news release Wednesday. They will be recognized the winners in-person during an awards …

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Keynote speaker announced for Greater Des Moines Regional Summit

The Greater Des Moines Partnership says it has a keynote speaker and topic for the inaugural Greater Des Moines Regional Summit it is planning this fall. Kat Saunders, partner and head of strategy and leadership …

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Waukee chamber holding economic development bus tour

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an economic development bus tour from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. The event will begin at the Palms Theatres & IMAX with networking and a …

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Multicultural reception set for Sept. 26

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will partner with Drake University and the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Des Moines to host a multicultural reception on Sept. 26. Multicultural receptions provide opportunities for the …

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Latino Trade Network hosting panel discussion on developing a positive mindset

The Latino Trade Network, a program operated by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce designed for Latino entrepreneurs, business owners and working professionals, will hold a lunch and learn event on developing a positive …

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ICON receives $1M boost from federal government for Fleur Drive dam project

Stephanie Oppel, executive director of ICON Water Trails, speaks during a news conference on Friday morning where $1 million in federal funding was announced for ICON’s Fleur Drive dam mitigation project on the Raccoon River. …
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IEDA awards nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced awards of $1,678,389 from seven grant programs to strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries, and provide Iowans access to cultural experiences.

According to a news release, the …

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Mapping out progress


Hubbell Realty Co.’s Gray’s Station development near downtown is pictured in this photo provided by Hubbell Realty Co.

As downtown Des Moines continues to grow, developers will likely target the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway …