The Partnership's Diversity Council is compiled of members from the Greater Des Moines business community who are dedicated to creating inclusive corporate cultures and growing varied customer bases. The council acts as a catalyst to mobilize the business community toward a broad economic development vision that incorporates all people as valued contributors and valuable customers. The Diversity Council works to provide access to diversity-related educational resources to all organizations in the metro. To this goal, the Partnership teams up with member organizations to host quarterly Multicultural receptions that provide opportunity to recognize diversity initiatives within member organizations.

Individuals interested in serving on the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Diversity Council must be employed by a member company or organization of the Partnership. In addition, we ask that interested persons:
 

• Have an interest in diversity efforts
• Be capable of influencing their company's policies and/or business efforts
• Understand business needs relevant to recruitment and retention
• Be committed to regular attendance at monthly meetings and council events
• Council meetings are usually held the third Thursday of each month.

If you would like to make an impact on the diverse workforces of Greater Des Moines, and meet the above criteria, please contact us at:

Greater Des Moines Partnership
ATTN: Mary Bontrager
700 Locust St., Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 286-4937
Or, send an e-mail to mbontrager@desmoinesmetro.com

Click here to see the current Diversity Council Members.