The Eggroll Ladies Grows Business Through Collaboration with The Partnership

There are so many opportunities to seek out and find great food in Greater Des Moines (DSM), but that food tastes even better when the food is from a small business started right here in the region and supports community growth. The Eggroll Ladies website describes this local business as “legit Asian food.” Not only that, but it’s a veteran-owned business, too!

Try one of the weekly specials, quick bites, spring rolls or combos. The most popular items are the Marinated Pork & Shrimp Spring Roll and the Teriyaki Chicken & Shrimp Spring Roll. You can find The Eggroll Ladies at local farmers’ markets, food truck events, art festivals and more.

Read how The Eggroll Ladies are involved in community events in DSM below:

Q+A with The Eggroll Ladies

Who are The Eggroll Ladies?

The Eggroll Ladies: The Eggroll Ladies is veteran / locally owned Asian cuisine, operating a food truck and event catering out of a physical shop.

How did you get involved with The Partnership’s programming?

TEL: We partner with The Partnership for major events such as the World Food & Music Festival. We have fostered a relationship through that, and now we also partner with them through the Scale DSM Business Accelerator!

How have Partnership events impacted and/or changed your business?

TEL: It has given me more awareness of other businesses, along with teaching me how to take full advantage of the resources around me and get advice on how to grow my business.

What events have been the most impactful for your business so far?

TEL: The World Food & Music Festival, the MBA Program, Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market and Out To Lunch events have impacted the success of The Eggroll Ladies!

What advice would you have for other small business owners who want to work with an organization like The Partnership?

TEL: Take advantage of The Partnership’s amazing programming! The Partnership is one of the best resources we have had the honor of being able to be a part of, and the amount of support, advice and lessons taught to me by Partnership staff have helped me reach the place my business is at today. I see a wonderful long-lasting relationship with The Partnership into the future.

Check out The Eggroll Ladies at teldsm.square.site. You can find a calendar of The Eggroll Ladies events here, or request them for an event of your own.

Greater Des Moines (DSM) welcomes diverse talent to the region. As one of the fastest growing business communities, inclusion and attracting diverse talent in the workplace is a key strategy of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Inclusion Awards also recognize employers strengthening Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts in their organizations and are awarded during the annual Inclusion Summit.