The Greater Des Moines Partnership is fueled by the investment of its more than 400 Investors to support its mission as the economic and community development organization serving Greater Des Moines (DSM), united to drive economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Investors drive strategic decision-making for both The Partnership and the region.
The Partnership's vision for the future, as well as the strategic work plan created to reach this vision, is focused on economic development, talent, inclusion, placemaking and storytelling. Each of these elements helps drive more people and businesses to move to DSM, which equates to more potential customers and employees for local businesses.
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Since 1999, The Partnership, with the support of its Investors, has assisted in hundreds of company relocations and expansions in DSM resulting in more than $14.7 billion in capital investment, in addition to work on talent attraction and retention, cultivating regional collaboration and strengthening the region's core.
Learn more about The Partnership's mission, vision and goals.
The Partnership aims to grow the region's prosperity and global connectivity. The organization works collaboratively with regional partners to recruit and assist new and expanding businesses, to ensure a talented and educated workforce delivers valued skills, to support and grow small businesses and high-growth potential startups, to pursue policy that benefits the economic vitality of the region and to promote the region to national and international audiences.
The Partnership generates major impact with a lean budget, resulting in a favorable return on investment.
The Partnership's Moving Forward Together 2027 strategic priorities are:
In 2024, we continued moving forward together to obtain high-value results. Watch the 2024 recap video below and download the 2024 Annual Report to see what the region accomplished over the year.
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The Des Moines community is a much better place because of the efforts of The Partnership. They simply get stuff done and have engaged a diverse group of leaders in the process. I stepped into the role as CEO in 2020 and The Partnership was instrumental in helping me make connections with other community leaders.
— Scott Jean, President and CEO, EMC Insurance
DMACC has existed for over 55 years and serves Central Iowa businesses by providing exceptional employees and skilled training. The Partnership is not only the primary voice for all businesses, it proactively works with businesses and DMACC to inform state, federal, and local officials as to how improve Iowa, its citizens, communities and businesses.
— Rob Denson, President, Des Moines Area Community College
The Partnership has been instrumental in creating a welcoming and vibrant Downtown, with events and activities that appeal to a broad audience. These events and activities are key in enhancing our quality of life.
— Hallie E. Still-Caris, Attorney, Nyemaster Goode
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