Now officially one year past the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we asked nine leaders to share thoughts on what it will take to reset our economy and work toward community progress together at our Power Breakfast Thursday.

Panelists included: 

Almardi Abdalla – vice president of family and workforce programs, Oakridge Neighborhood Services

Joseph Jones – executive director, Harkin Institute

Kristi Knous – president, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Chris Kramer – director, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

Megan Milligan – president and CEO, Iowa Center for Economic Success

Blanca Plascencia – owner, El Fogon

Tiffany Tauscheck – chief operations officer, Greater Des Moines Partnership

Brian Waller – president, Technology Association of Iowa

Tim Yaggi – president and CEO, Pella Corp.