The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Economic Development team specializes in assisting businesses with relocating or expanding their operations in Central Iowa. Through specialized industry research, partnerships with local, state, and national entities, and comprehensive assistance in site selection, the Partnership is the place to start when looking at relocation or expansion.
An educated and skilled workforce is the key to success for any business or organization. The Partnership focuses on fostering opportunities for to enhance Central Iowa’s workforce through education, outreach, personal and professional development, and public policy initiatives.
The Partnership provides a multitude of business resources that will enhance any business environment. Through these tools, organizations have the opportunity to develop a work culture that is effective, inclusive, and innovative.
Downtown Des Moines is ever-evolving. The city is alive and thriving with numerous opportunities for entertainment, recreation, and growing businesses.
Learn more about what makes Greater Des Moines an amazing place to live and work. The region boasts numerous amenities and a low cost of living. You can do more in Des Moines.
As part of our goal to promote economic development within the Greater Des Moines, the Partnership wants to provide the small businesses of Central Iowa with resources that help enable growth and prosperity. Below are links to resources that can help assist in your small business needs.
Iowa SourceLink provides information to connect emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources to help fit your organization's growth and development needs. IASourceLink.com
The Partnership is proud to partner with Advance Iowa to deliver the Economic Gardening program, click here for more information.
Economic Gardening is an innovative economic growth strategy that focuses on providing information and tools to grow existing businesses.
To do this, teams of skilled researchers mine sophisticated databases and use high-end tools related to search engine optimization, geographic information systems and social media marketing. Some examples of our assistance include:
• Identifying market trends, prioritizing sales leads, competitive data and business opportunities
• Refining companies’ core strategies and business models
• Raising visibility for a firm’s web presence via search engine optimization strategies
• Using social media to connect with customers and create buzz about products or services
Economic gardening is often referred to as a “grow your own” strategy for economic development. It represents a new way of supporting growth companies and letting Iowa business owners know how important they are to their local economies.
To learn more about economic gardening, visit the Edward Lowe Foundation website at EdwardLowe.org, or the National Center for Economic Gardening website at NationalCenterEG.org.
Apply to be a part of Iowa's Economic Gardening Program: AdvanceIowa.com/apply/
Federal Resources
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) I-9 Central, an online resource center for this requirement of employment
Multi-Generational Workplace
Facilitated by Joe Collins, Iowa Workforce Development
June 3, 2015 Webinar and Presentation
National Career Readiness Certificate
August 21, 2014 Webinar and Presentation
20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Employment Law
June 17, 2014 Webinar and Presentation
Responding to Employment Claims and Lawsuits: Strategies to Help Protect Employers
Facilited by Ben Roach, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. Webinar and Presentation
Website and Search Engine Optimization
April 6, 2016
Performance Marketing discusses the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how to improve your organic online visibility. Webinar and Presentation
Economic Gardening is an innovative economic growth strategy that focuses on providing information and tools to grow existing businesses.