Welcome to the Greater Des Moines Partnership's web site. This site provides resources for moving or expanding a business to Greater Des Moines, employment opportunities, information about the area, and updates on the Partnership's programs and events
2008
Celebrate your regional membership with Central Iowa’s Congressional delegation!
Let the country know how much you LOVE the Des Moines Arts Festival
Iowa's 9th Annual Iowa Sales Tax Holiday
The Partnership’s first ever Regional Investor and Membership Directory and Partnership Guide is in the mail!
Got an opinion? The Partnership’s 2008 regional member survey coming soon to your email box
Meet Hillary Brown who moved here from L.A. to DO MORE
City of Ankeny Rates in the Top 10 Best Towns for Families
Explore Downtown Living Options - This Saturday with Free Home Tours at the Market
Des Moines Arts Festival Tile Pick-up from GuideOne Insurance Interactive Mural is Friday
Receive a Personalized Call from Coach Liang Chow and Shawn Johnson through a New Online Tool
Mobile Scavenger Hunt Winner Announced
Partnership Hosts Mobile Scavenger Hunt at the Des Moines Arts Festival
Progressive Music Festival Provides Backdrop for Local Workforce Attraction Efforts
Small Business Successes - Mapping Your Path with a Business Plan
Des Moines Arts Festival Enters Second Decade Celebrating the Arts
2008 Des Moines Arts Festival Shuttle Service
2008 Des Moines Arts Festival’s Emerging Iowa Artists Program
2008 Interrobang Film Festival Category Award Winners
Funeral Service for East Des Moines Chamber President, Jim Goodman
Chamber Night at Principal Park Scheduled for July 31, 2008
U.S. Chamber Awards West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce with 3-Star Accreditation
Downtown Farmers’ Market Returns to Court Avenue
From The Chair - Mid-Year Report
Affiliate Report - Carlisle Chamber of Commerce
Affiliate Report - Polk City Chamber of Commerce
Progressive Music Festival Provides Backdrop For Local Workforce Attraction Efforts
Greater Des Moines In the National News
DC DM UNITED 2008 To Focus on Regional Economic Growth
Des Moines Makes "Top Ten Cities of 2008"
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Breaks Ground for Headquarters Building
Affiliate Update - Grimes Chamber and Economic Development
Affiliate Update - Johnston Chamber of Commerce
From the Chair - Our Main Mission
Partnership Receives National Communications Excellence Award
Las Vegas Resident Wins Free Visit to the Greater Des Moines Partnership Contest
Bike to Work Week is May 10-16
Downtown Farmer's Market opens May 10
Free downtown shuttle launches May 5
Registration now open for 2008 Golden Circle Games
Aviva USA Breaks Ground in West Des Moines
Bragging Rights, May 2008
From the Chair: DC DM United 2008 is regionalism at its best! - May, 2008
'Do More in the City' returns to connect interns with regional opportunities
Clive Chamber names Jackie Seymour Executive Director
East Des Moines Chamber names Janet Green Executive Director
Des Moines Arts Festival seeks volunteers
Des Moines Arts Festival, GuideOne, partner again for interactive murals
Tone’s Spices Expanding Production and Customer Service Functions at Ankeny Facility
GDMLI/Kiwanis/Cubs Miracle League Breaks Ground April 10
Kemin to partner with Des Moines Arts Festival, Weeks Middle school on public art project
Golden Circle Games return June 18
David Maahs to speak in panel discussion about Iowa economy
RestYourCar.com, AvoidtheRush.org to merge as DriveTimeDesMoines.org
Greater Des Moines is fourth "best place for business and careers"!
SBA picks Greater Des Moines for 'Emerging 200' job growth project
Partnership Launches Contest for free trip to Greater Des Moines
From the Chair: Do More In the City - For Your Interns
Bragging Rights
Nationwide Moves Downtown Plan Forward with Tram Feasibility Study
Iowa Cubs, Kiwanis, and GDMLI unveil one-of-a-kind outdoor ball diamond project
Des Moines Arts Festival Announces Interrobang Film Festival
Athena ISG/GIXtreme, Inc. Announces Expansion in Des Moines
Des Moines Arts Festival partners with Prairie Meadows to offer non-profit exhibit space
The Nadas and the Partnership Join to Promote Des Moines
Immigration Legislation Luncheon moved to February 29!
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION IS FOCUS OF LUNCHEON
AABA CELEBRATES 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SETS 2008 AGENDA AT ANNUAL RECEPTION
From the Chair: Harness Your Passion - March, 2008
Affiliate Report: East Des Moines Chamber
Affiliate Spotlight: Grand View College
Bragging Rights - March, 2008
East Des Moines Chamber/GESD to honor Citizen, Volunteer, Business & Neighborhood Group of the year at Feb. 25 Annual Dinner
Buy Into the Circle Program receives grant from Prairie Meadows
Give Des Moines Arts Festival Gift Certificates for Valentine's Day!
Women's Chamber Alliance Celebrates 'Commencement'
Pioneer Announces Expansion in the Greater Des Moines Area
Principal Financial Group Ranks 21st on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For"
'Des Moines. Do More.' marketing materials recently added
Partnership to host legislative updates, DC Trip planning meetings
New "Do More" TV Ad Airs Locally
From the Chair - February 2008
Tell Us How You "Do More" in Greater Des Moines
Annual Dinner photos now online
2007 Annual Report Now Online
Greater Des Moines schools are 3rd-best in mid-sized metros
Kemin Industries, Des Moines Area Community College receive Partnership Diversity Award
2007
Partnership Annual Dinner to feature The Capitol Steps, Diversity Award Winner
2008
From the Chair - January 2008
2007
Des Moines Arts Festival ranked Top 10 by AmericanStyle Magazine
Partnership unveils 2008 State legislative agenda
Greater Des Moines featured on both coasts!
Author David Heenan to speak at Partnership Luncheon December 10
Partnership, Affiliates to welcome legislators with January 14 reception
SENATE LEADERS TO HEADLINE PARTNERSHIP LUNCHEON
Partnership, Affiliates to host regional legislative meetings
GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP AND LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OFFER JOINT MEMBERSHIP
Video Contest Winners Announced!
YPC to co-host mock caucus November 13
"Des Moines. Do More." Campaign featured in the New York Times
Mark Oman, Clayton Jones to be inducted into Iowa Business Hall of Fame
'The Capitol Steps' to headline Partnership's 119th Annual Dinner
CEO Talent Show Photos now online!
VIDEO CONTEST VOTING HAS ENDED!
Video Contest Voting Begins 10/20/07!
Digital Do More Challenge videos now online!
Last Chance for tickets: Take It From the Top Talent show
Kirk Irwin Named Chief Administrative Officer of the Greater Des Moines Partnership
Wellmark to Build in Downtown Des Moines (from the City of Des Moines)
Awards recognize local business achievements
Aviva to Locate Headquarters in West Des Moines (courtesy of the Des Moines Register)
IOWA AGRIBUSINESS EXPORT PARTNERSHIP TO CO-HOST ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION OF KOREA-U.S. FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Mesaba Airlines to build aircraft maintenance facility here
Transit 2030 Task Force with host Central Regional FAA Administrator
"Take It From the Top" CEO Talent Show Returns October 10
Fast Company names Greater Des Moines a City on the Verge
Des Moines Arts Festival Visual Artist Applications Open
Greater Des Moines Partnership named in the Top 20 economic development groups
Four Hire! - Season 2 Now Accepting Applications
Forbes Ranks Des Moines Fourth Best Place to do Business and Have a Career
Principal Announces Major Expansion (courtesy of the Business Record Daily)
Reminder: Nominations sought for Celebrate Business and Diversity Awards
Dexter Ethanol to Construct New Plant
Business Facilities ranks Iowa high in 2007 Report
Software Engineering Services expands West Des Moines office
AABA to Discuss Benefits of Targeted Small Business Program
Country Fresh, Inc. Announces West Des Moines Location
Des Moines area listed in top 100 fastest-growing metros (partial article from the Des Moines Register)
Dallas County Continues Growth (partial article from the Des Moines Register)
'Nurturing a Student's Vision' Exhibition on display at Central Library through Sept. 27
U-Haul Ranks Des Moines, Iowa as One of Top 2006 Growth Cities
Greater Des Moines Partnership Releases 2006 Annual Report
Kiplinger Names Des Moines one of Best Cities for Singles, Mid-Level Professionals and People Married with Kids
Nominations sought for 2007 Celebrate Business Awards
Partnership presents
Newsweek Mentions Des Moines' Green Efforts
Partnership to Co-Host Senator Charles Grassley's 2007 Ambassador Tour
Architect Magazine Features Des Moines
Wells Fargo World Food Festival seeks exhibitors, vendors, sponsors
Men's Health Ranks Des Moines as the City with the Best Drivers
Partnership Staff to Speak at Chamber Executives' Conference
YPC to host "Caucus & Coronas" July 10
GDMLI brings "Kids' Kingdom" to life
Wells Fargo sponsors Pachanga Nights
Golf Outing Wrap-Up & Results
GDMLI Celebrates 25 Years in 2007!
Do More in the City
Greater Des Moines Video Contest Announced Today
Partnership hosts more than 200 local leaders for D.C. Lobbying Trip
Do More in the City Intern Event
YPC co-hosts 2nd 'Caucus & Coronas' July 24
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