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.
The purpose of the Inclusion Council (formerly Diversity and Inclusion Council) is to support and elevate a diverse, vibrant and inclusive regional economy through its education, promotion and public awareness practices that will result in a community where all have the opportunity to connect, live, learn and thrive.
About the Council
The Partnership's Inclusion 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 Inclusion Council works to provide access to inclusive 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 inclusion initiatives within member organizations.
Individuals interested in serving on the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Inclusion Council must be employed by a member company or organization of The Partnership. In addition, we ask that interested persons:
Have an interest in inclusion 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 workforce inclusion in Greater Des Moines, and meet the above criteria, please contact us at:
Greater Des Moines Partnership
ATTN: Nathan D. Ritz
700 Locust St., Ste. 100
Des Moines, Iowa 50309 | USA
(515) 286-4937
Or, send an e-mail to [email protected]
Click here to see the current Inclusion Council Members.
Click here to see past recipients of the Inclusion (formerly Diversity) Award.
INclusion Magazine
In 2007, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Business Record Publications and dsm Magazine, along with several corporate sponsors collaborated to publish INclusion, a special guide showcasing the diverse culture of Central Iowa. In August of 2012 we released the third edition of INclusion.
Reflecting the value and importance of diversity in Greater Des Moines, INclusion celebrates the rich cultural traditions of the region's African-American, African, Asian, European, Latino, and Native American residents. The magazine also includes sections on diversity in Greater Des Moines' faith community, accessibility for the disabled, opportunities for young and retired professionals and Central Iowa's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered communities.
The Partnership and area employers use INclusion to help attract and retain a diverse workforce in the community. Publication of the guide is funded by the city's major employers.
To request copies of INclusion, call Nathan Ritz at (515) 286-4937. The latest issue of INclusion can be viewed here.
