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Pioneer Announces Expansion in the Greater Des Moines Area

DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred announced its plans to execute a five-year lease in Ankeny to accommodate projected growth in its regulatory group. More than 80 regulatory employees will relocate from the Johnston campus to the new facility.

The dedicated laboratory and office space will allow the regulatory group to grow to handle the numerous biotech traits moving through the DuPont trait and technology pipeline. The move is part of the continued commitment by DuPont to invest in high-value growth areas and to support the future business needs of Pioneer.

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Partnership Perks - Workforce Recruitment Materials

Did you know that you now have additional material to attract and retain your business' workforce? Another Partnership Perk available to its Regional members and Investors are several new marketing materials available for your use. The new materials include a new brochure on the region's attributes, as well as inserts with demographic information about the area, and a new workforce attraction DVD and holder.

The workforce attraction DVD includes a 3-minute video on Greater Des Moines, as well as a video montage from residents telling their favorite things about the area and three "viral videos". All of these materials are available on our web site, www.desmoinesmetro.com/do-more for download or forwarding to friends and family to encourage them to relocate.

Visit our web site or contact us at (515) 286-4950 or info@desmoinesmetro.com to request any of the above materials to help retain or recruit employees for your organization.

*Editor's Note - Partnership Perks is a series of articles to inform new Regional Members of benefits and services that are now offered through their Regional Membership.



Regional Calendar of Events

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Eastern Polk Legislative Coffee
Where: Altoona Campus, 1500 8th St., Altoona
When: 9 a.m.
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Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Legislative Coffee
Where: Dining Room at the Neveln Center
When: 9 a.m.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Public Affairs Meeting
Where: Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, 210 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny
When: Noon
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Executive Board Meeting
Where: Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, 210 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny
When: 7 a.m.
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Indianola Chamber of Commerce - Education Committee Meeting
Where: Country Kitchen, 1303 N. Jefferson Way, Indianola
When: 7 a.m.
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Downtown Community Alliance - Downtown Council Meeting
Where: Ingersoll Square, Corner of Ingersoll Ave. and MLK, Des Moines
When: 8 a.m.
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South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting
Where: Vatterott College, 7000 Fleur Dr., Des Moines
When: 10 - 11 a.m.
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Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Where: Kin Folks BBQ, 3160 8th St. SW, Altoona
When: Noon
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Young Professionals Connection - Civic Committee Meeting
Where: People's Bar, 216 Court Ave., Des Moines
When: 6 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Carlisle Chamber of Commerce - Executive Board Meeting
Where: Carlisle Chamber of Commerce office
When: 7:30 a.m.
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Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - TRC Weekly Reward Session
Where: Ankeny Golf and Country Club, 314 SW Invinedale Dr., Ankeny
When: Noon
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Indianola Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Ambassadors Meeting
Where: Winn's Pizza and Steak House, 122 W. Ashland Ave., Indianola
When: Noon
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Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting
Where: Studio 305, 305 SW Walnut St., Ankeny
When: 4:30 p.m.
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West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting
Where: Charlie's Children Shop, 650 S. Prairie View Dr., West Des Moines
When: 5 p.m.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Indianola Chamber of Commerce - What's Up Indianola? Breakfast
Where: The Village, 1203 North E St., Indianola
When: 7:30 a.m.
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Johnston Chamber of Commerce - Breakfast Before Business
Where: Doctors Now Walk In-Care, LC, 5731 Greendale Rd, Suite 100, Johnston
When: 7:30 a.m.
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Greater Des Moines Partnership - Military in the Workplace Seminar
Where: Iowa Health Systems
When: 11:30 a.m.
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Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors Corp
Where: Pizza Ranch, 2601 Adventureland Dr., Altoona
When: 11:30 a.m.
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Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - Business After Hours
Where: Mosaic
When: 5 p.m.
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Urbandale Chamber of Commerce - 2008 Annual Dinner
Where: KJJY Event Center at the 7 Flags Complex
When: 5:30 p.m.
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Young Professionals Connection - Impact Challenge
Where: CC Tafts and Company, 206 Court Ave., Des Moines
When: 5:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY, FEBURARY 8

Grimes Chamber and Economic Development - ED Committee Meeting
Where: Grimes City Hall, 101 N. Harvey St., Grimes
When: 11 a.m.
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Young Professionals Connection - Board Meeting
Where: Greater Des Moines Partnership Office, 700 Locust St., Suite 100, Des Moines
When: Noon
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