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Empowering Entrepreneurs and Igniting Innovation: Attend the 5th Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit in DSM 
Creating a Culture of Safety: How Des Moines Businesses Can Prioritize Employee Well-Being
Greater Des Moines Small Business Jobs Report: A Look at the Latest Trends
Aging in Place: Edencrest Setting a New Standard of Senior Living
Connecting People with Job Opportunities + Educational Services Through the Evelyn K. Davis Center in DSM
Collaborative Art Project Adds Vibrancy to Des Moines' Downtown Skywalk
Why Iowa Brands Need a Podcast in 2025
Why Your Employer Should Join the Give Back Iowa Challenge
What DSM Taught Us About Resilience and Growth
Strengthening Small Businesses in Des Moines Through Risk Management
Live Music This Week in DSM: March 11 – 16, 2025
Be a Changemaker: How Healthy Birth Day’s Annual Luncheon Improves Birth Outcomes for Moms and Babies
Live Music This Week in DSM: March 4 – 9, 2025
Celebrate the Luckiest Day of the Year in DSM with 20+ St. Patrick’s Day Events
Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 25 – March 2, 2025
Merchants Bonding Company Foundation Makes Major Pledges in 2024; Chooses 2025 Charity of Choice
Tallgrass Theatre Continues 20th Year Celebration
Supporting Growth, Talent Expansion and Economic Vibrance in DSM USA
Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 18 – 23, 2025
Wild Wonders: A Sneak Peek at ChildServe’s 15th Annual Bubble Ball
iJAG is Empowering Communities Through Career Pathways and Work-Based Learning
The Impact of an Act of Kindness
Investing in Women: The Heart of the Glow Gala
Bondu Chowder Ride: A Winter Tradition on Two Wheels
City of Des Moines Small Business Impact Loan Program
Could This Meeting Have Been an Email?
February Shines at Covered Bridges Winery
Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 4 – 9, 2025
Celebrate Love Around DSM This Valentine’s Day
Celebrate Black History Month with Local DSM Events
World Cancer Day in Des Moines to Feature ESPN's V Foundation CEO
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 28 – Feb. 2, 2025
Spend National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with Sweet Swirls
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 21 – 26, 2025
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in West Des Moines
Exploring Terrace Hill: Des Moines’ Historic Landmark and Hub for Annual Events
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 14 – 19, 2025
Feed the Hungry in Des Moines on MLK Day!
Attend These Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events in Greater Des Moines
Experience Forest Therapy in Iowa This Winter
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 7 – 12, 2025
Why Retirees Are Choosing DSM USA for Their Golden Years
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in DSM
Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 17 – 22, 2024
Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season
Small Business Spotlight: Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern in Downtown DSM
Des Moines International Airport Shines a Light on Inclusivity with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Greater Des Moines Neighborhoods Packed with Holiday Shopping
2025 State Legislative Featured Priorities
Ten Des Moines Experiences to Give for the Holiday Season
Holiday Gifts for Every Personality
Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 3 – 8, 2024
Check Off Your Holiday List at These Local Shops
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 26 – Dec. 1, 2024
Sweet Swirls Celebrates Small Business Saturday with ‘Stuff Your Stanley’ Event
Sola Insurance: Helping People Recover Faster
Winning Together as a Region
Strengthening Our Community Through Art
Adel Holiday Guide
Altoona Holiday Guide
Ankeny Holiday Guide
Bondurant Holiday Guide
Carlisle Holiday Guide
Clive Holiday Guide
Des Moines Holiday Guide
Grimes Holiday Guide
Grinnell Holiday Guide
Indianola Holiday Guide
Johnston Holiday Guide
Knoxville Holiday Guide
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 19 – 24, 2024
Madison County Holiday Guide
Newton Holiday Guide
Norwalk Holiday Guide
Pella Holiday Guide
Pleasant Hill Holiday Guide
Polk City Holiday Guide
Urbandale Holiday Guide
Waukee Holiday Guide
West Des Moines Holiday Guide
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Insights from the Startup Stories DSM Podcast
Building a Thriving Workplace: Combining Mission and Wellness at Delta Dental of Iowa
A Hallmark-Style Holiday in Grinnell
Five Greater Des Moines (DSM) Businesses win the 2024 Inclusion Award
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 12– 17, 2024
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 7 – 10, 2024
Shop for the Holidays Along Your Route Home
Uncover Pella’s Hidden Holiday Gems
Holiday Markets in DSM Where You Can Shop Local for Christmas
Living Affordably in Des Moines: A Budgeting Guide for New Residents
Entirely Kids Day – A Day When Kids Rule the Museum!
Spreading Joy and Cheer: How Holiday Hullabaloo Supports Dorothy's House
Veridian Credit Union Extends an invitation for Giving Tuesday
Maverik, Michael Foods and Summit Products Celebrated for Economic Impact
Partnership Connects Suppliers to Local Agencies During Supplier Development Lunch and Learn
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 29 – Nov. 3, 2024
Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue to Inspire Innovation and Sustainability for Three Days in DSM
Raise a Glass to Help Celebrate 100 Years of Growth: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s Centennial Anniversary
Partnership Hosts Political Candidates for Iowa During 2024 Candidate Forum Series
Shop These 25 Local Favorites in Greater Des Moines (DSM)
Thought Leadership with iJAG
DSM USA Day Trip: Waukee, Iowa
Embrace the Season: Winter Events and Local Shopping in DSM
Inaugural Regional Summit Addresses Community Challenges, 2025 Goals
Monarca Gourmet Paletas: The Art of Ice Cream
Small Businesses Come Together in Shared Space in Uptown Ankeny
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 22 – 27, 2024
How DSM Businesses Can Strengthen Customer Relationships
Looking Back at One Year of Music and Memories in Waukee
Explore Grimes: A Key Driver of Regional Growth in DSM USA
Work with a Foundation of Learning
Learn More About 2024 Economic Impact Award Winners
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 15 – 20, 2024
SCORE Des Moines Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting Small Businesses
Building Team Spirit: Principal® and the Des Moines Corporate Games
Rose Farm Fall Festival Delights with Live Music, Charcuterie & Pumpkin Painting
2024 Economic Impact Award Winners Announced at Inaugural Regional Summit
Get to Know the Alzheimer’s Association’s Libby Pederson of the Young Caregiver Support Group
FBLA Brings Top Talent to Vibrant Des Moines
How to Vote in the Upcoming General Election
Jester Park Makers Market: Locally Grown, Raised, Created
Make New Memories at the 54th Annual Madison County Covered Bridge Festival While Reliving Those from the Past
Revitalizing the Randy Wilson Track: A New Chapter for Knoxville, Iowa
Small Business Spotlight: East Village Spa
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 8 – 13, 2024
Raise Your Glass and Discover the Des Moines Whiskey Festival
7 Haunted Places in DSM to Check Out This Month
Explore the Excitement: Live Entertainment, Thrilling Casino Action and Exceptional Dining — All at Prairie Meadows
Olson Larson Galleries on 45 Years in DSM
Spooky Season Fun in Ankeny's Original Neighborhood
Building a Better Workplace Culture
How DSM Businesses Can Enhance Home Office Productivity with Effective Feedback
“Move Your Heart, Mind and Body” at the Equity & Justice Symposium Series
Go Behind the Scenes with Southeast Constructors
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 1 – 6, 2024
Building Human-Centric Skills for the Future of Work
Fall Yoga by the Lake in Johnston
Pre-Order Online for Takeout Pizza Only from Pepp’s Pizzeria
Take a Day Trip to Johnston, Iowa in DSM USA This Fall
Downtown Businesses Thrive and Public Utilizes Amenities Thanks to Des Moines Loop Squad
Trick or Treat Around the Lake: A Spooky Adventure for All Ages
Pints By Beth: Homemade Ice Cream Made from Scratch
Live Music This Week in DSM: Sept. 24 – 29, 2024
Passport to Prosperity: Iowa International Center Welcomes the World to Iowa
Leadership Evolving Through Community Engagement
Winners of SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition Held in Des Moines
The Sweetest Time to Shop Local
My Journey from High School Internship to Post-High School Development at Merkle Retirement
Workplace Stress: How DSM Employers Can Learn from Nurses
The Evolving Landscape of Insurance: The Intersection of Talent and Technology
Unlock the Secret to Scaling Your Business: Start with This Key Rule
Join the Arts and Culture Alliance for a Uniquely Marshalltown Event
Live Music This Week in DSM: Sept. 17 – 22, 2024
Check Out Wauktoberfest’s 2024 Annual Fundraiser
Driving Progress Together: The Impact of Civility in Our Region
Join the 30th Annual Neighborhood Tradition of Beaverdale Fall Festival
Hotties Welcome! Start Your Saturday Off with Spice (and Non-Spicy) Samples at the Dragon Foodies Downtown Farmers' Market Booth
Redefining Success: The Pursuit of Better, Not More
10 Fall Festivals in DSM to Attend in 2024
Glow Trail Coming to Ankeny: A First-of-Its-Kind Experience in Central Iowa
Rise Energy Technology Increases Revenue and Reduces Emissions
Small Business Spotlight: Leona Ruby Jewelry & Accessories
Funding Ideas that Matter in Central Iowa
Live Music This Week in DSM: Sept. 10 – 15, 2024
Fall Back in Time at Living History Farms
Give Back by Volunteering at Fall Festivals and Events in DSM
5 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Season to Get Outdoors
Work-Based Learning Innovation: Thinking Inside the Box
Iowa Musician Jay Allen Pays Tribute to Des Moines in New Album
Small Business Owners on The Partnership’s Scale DSM Program in 2024
2024 Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Corporate: A Journey of Courage
Live Music This Week in DSM: Sept. 3 – 8, 2024
Announcing an Inspiring YPC Storytelling Event: Stories of Young Professionals
Attend the Log Cabin Days Festival in Indianola, Iowa
Homemade CARINARA from Humbl Roots Becomes Market Staple
Youth Gain Valuable Professional Skills Thanks to The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective
Live Music This Week in DSM: Aug. 28 – Sept. 1, 2024
Effective Consultant Workload Management for DSM Businesses
Small Business Spotlight: Subsect Skateshop
Connecting Communities: The Inaugural Regional Summit
National Doggie Day at Riverwalk Dog Park
Coffee Cats Café Offers Coffee, Cuddles + a Cozy Atmosphere
Live Music This Week in DSM: Aug. 22 – 25, 2024
Small Business Spotlight: Lillie Mae Chocolates
Sample Around the Globe at the World Food & Music Festival
Third Iowa Latino Gala and Fundraiser in Benefit of the Hola Center of Iowa
Celebrate 20 years of Ingersoll LIVE! on Aug. 24, 2024
Spruce Up Your Brand’s Communication Game
Piper’s Training Underway at Warren County Attorney’s Office
Flower-Filled Experiences Await
Vote Now for the Best of Red Rock Awards
DSM Restaurant Week: Discover Epic Deals Aug. 16 – 25, 2024
St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines: 100 Years of Change
DSM Intern Connection Program Participation Leads to High Likelihood of Relocating to Des Moines
Talented Teen Gives Back to ChildServe Through Extraordinary Performance
Dotdash Meredith Good Impressions
Grimes Brings Back Free Concert Series
Live Music This Week in DSM: Aug. 6 – 11, 2024
The Eggroll Ladies Grows Business Through Collaboration with The Partnership
Reyes Tamales Finds Opportunity Through Community Events
In Harmony Farm Bridges Gap Between Urban Gardening and Conventional Farming
The Need for Blood Doesn’t Take a Summer Break
Puerto Rican Artist Lionel Cruet Featured in Des Moines Art Center’s Hurricane Season Exhibition
Spend Dollars Locally During National Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 4 – 10, 2024
Take a Day Trip to West Des Moines, Iowa in DSM USA This Summer
Creating Brighter Futures Through Connection
Investing in Des Moines’ Youth through Bank of America’s Student Leaders Program
Des Moines University’s Groundbreaking Research Shows Potential Cancer Therapy Breakthrough
Live Music This Week in DSM: July 30 – Aug. 4, 2024
Impact Made Easy: Addressing Pressing Needs and Promising Opportunities
Trends in Business Security: What Des Moines Businesses Should Know
Celebrate Summer the Dutch Way: Kermis Children’s Festival in Pella
Make Your Routine Local: Cooking
Small Business Growth and Success Is Key to Our Region’s Success
Iowa Hunger Summit Seeks to Nourish by Elevating Iowa’s Food Systems
Notes on Iowa Explores Iowa's Environmental History
SCORE Small Business Pitch Competition to be Held in Des Moines
Adel Gears Up for Its Annual Sweet Corn Festival
ARTocka: The Dining Room Phase 1 – An Artistic Transformation
Live Music This Week in DSM: July 23 – 28 2024
Small Business Spotlight: Zavy Kitchen
Have a Ridiculously Good Time in Grinnell This Saturday!
The Best Season of the Year – Benefit Enrollment
How to Experience RAGBRAI in Winterset
Family-Friendly Summer Fun with Des Moines Parks and Recreation
How to Experience RAGBRAI in Knoxville
Live Music This Week in DSM: July 16 – 21, 2024
Small Business Spotlight: Daisy Chain Coffee
Rooftop Art: Renowned Artist Jordan Weber’s New Installation at Mainframe Studios
Experience the Magic of the National Balloon Classic During Flight Over Des Moines
Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend: What You Need to Know
You’re Invited to DMU’s Grand Celebration
The Ultimate Guide for Unique Shopping in DSM
DMPA Presents Another Season of Free Outdoor Family Events
Live Music This Week in DSM: July 9 – 14, 2024
Tallgrass: Big Ideas Rooted in Iowa Soil
Summer Fest: A Community Celebration
Where to Buy Local for Back-to-School Items in DSM
Take a Day Trip to Madison County, Iowa in DSM USA This Summer
Discover Green Castle Recreation Area in Marshall County
Landscaping for Pollinators
Live Music This Week in DSM: July 2 – 7, 2024
Waukee Summer STEM Camp Provides Community Driven Hands-on Learning to Eager Campers
A Strong Downtown Leads to a Stronger Region
A Third-Generation Family-Owned Golf Course Grows In Pleasant Hill
Find Love in Every Plate (And Croissant!) at Nadia’s French Bakery
Take a Day Trip to Ankeny, Iowa in DSM USA This Summer
Inaugural Most Giving Companies Report Highlights Leaders in Charitable Giving
DSM Skateboarding: Growing the Community and Keeping It Stoked!
Fireworks, Parades, Live Music & More to Celebrate the 4th in DSM
Live Music This Week in DSM: June 25 – 30, 2024
Arts Abound in Altoona Thanks to Commission of Volunteers
Kading Properties: A Growing Iowa Workforce Housing Business
Celebrate Iowa with Local Artists’ Work in Grinnell
Slow Down & Find Mindful Movement in Downtown DSM’s Parks
Outdoor Amphitheater Coming to the City of Grimes
Live Music This Week in DSM: June 18 – 23, 2024
Walking Through the Door Leads to Walking Across the Stage
What’s the Buzz? Discovering Pollinators in DSM
Chill on the Hill Continues to Rock On
Third Annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game Connects State Legislators
We Will Collective Partners with Iowa Cubs for One-of-a-Kind Night
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Gravel Classic and Whiterock Conservancy: Something for Everyone
Inside Indianola’s Journey to Revitalizing its Historic Downtown Square
Virtual Author Talks at Urbandale Public Library
A Carnival Cookout: Local Volunteers Support Broadlawns FOCUS Program with Kurtz Center
Live Music This Week in DSM: June 11 – 16, 2024
Paint the Town Green at This Year’s Johnston Green Days Festival
Des Moines’ Contribution to Sustainable Business Commuting Solutions
DSM Fellowship: More Than Just a Professional Development Program
Hu Valuation Summit: How Human Impact Defines “Good,” Resilient Business
Access FEMA Disaster Relief in the State of Iowa
Commemorating 34 Years of Juneteenth in Iowa
WRA and the City of Des Moines Partnership a Boon for Growth and Development
Cultivating Confidence in Your Team
Paint Madison County, an En Plein Arts Festival
15 Pride Events to Attend This Month in DSM
Live Music This Week in DSM: June 4 – 9, 2024
Thank You Military Families and Community Members
End-of-Life Planning Company Tumbleweed Honors and Memorializes Loved Ones
Iowa Rural Vitality Coalition Formed to Bolster Health, Wealth of Rural Iowa
Des Moines Parks & Rec Developments in 2024
Iowa-Led Stillbirth Prevention Bill Passes U.S. House Shortly After DMDC Trip
Where to Buy Local for Father's Day in DSM
Where to Buy Local for Fitness Options in DSM
Where to Buy Local for Men's Hair + More in DSM
Where to Buy Local in North + Central Greater Des Moines
Where to Buy Local in the Greater Des Moines Region: East
100 Years of Native American Citizenship
Gear Up for the Indianola Mayor’s Youth Council Bike Fest 2024!
Peace, Love and Chocolate
Where to Buy Local for Ice Cream in DSM
Where to Buy Local in Downtown DSM
Where to Buy Local in the Greater Des Moines Region: South
Where to Buy Local in the Greater Des Moines Region: West
Yoga by the Lake at Terra Lake Park in Johnston
Dive Into Summer Fun at Raccoon River Palooza
How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Implementing a Customizable CRM
The Bondu Blues & Brews is the Place to Be!
Where to Buy Local in the Historic East Village in Downtown DSM
Let the Kids Be Little at Playgrounds Café in Waukee
Live Music This Week in DSM: May 28 – June 2, 2024
Regional Summit to Foster Rural, Suburban and Urban Connections
The Place to Practice Yoga in DSM This Summer
Where to Buy Local for Weddings in DSM
Prepare to Hit the Trails for National Trails Day
Sunset Retreat: Your VIP Evening Tour at PepperHarrow
Where to Buy Local for Gifts of Gratitude in DSM
Shaping the Future: Talent Development Efforts in Full Swing
DMDC Trip Exceeds the Hype
Helping DSM Become a More Active Community Through Fitness
Where to Buy Local for Patio Dining in DSM
Where to Buy Local for Self-Care Items in DSM
19 Things You Can't Miss at Johnston's Family Fun Fest
Where to Find Grilling Equipment Locally in DSM
Why You Should Register Today for the Small Business Success Summit
SF 2411 Signed into Law: Work-Based Learning Bill Helps Support Student Success
Fighting Hunger Nationwide Starts Close to Home for Mom’s Meals
Toggle's New End-to-End Supply Chain Management System
Adel Rotary Club Celebrates 100th Anniversary
ITA Group Continues Innovation and Globalization to Serve Employees, Clients
Hello, River, A New Public Art Piece Sparks Conversation and Conservation
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Host a Cleanup Event to Help Protect Ankeny’s Waterways
A Celebration of Creativity and Community: The Ankeny Arts Festival
How Des Moines Businesses Can Mitigate the Risks of Online Scams
Thank You Is Not Enough
Where to Buy Local for Mother's Day in DSM
Why I Volunteer at the Principal Charity Classic (and Three Tips for New Volunteers)
Raccoon River Park's New Inclusive Sensory Wall
Recreationists Launching into Summer Fun with Altoona’s New Adaptive Amenity
10 Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas
Adel Commissions Mural Integrating Technology with Art
Coming Soon: Celebrate Ankeny Workforce
3 Ways to Make Change Less Painful in Your Organization
YPC Board Application Deadline Fast Approaching
Grinnell Solar Park Offers Collaboration on Renewable Energy Progress
MEGA Legislation Good for Economic Development in Iowa
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce
Countdown to Tulip Time 2024
Home Slice Handmade Pies Finds Success in Bondurant
Attend the Virtual Summit + Local Events During the National Small Business Week in DSM
Find Your Future in DSM
Beyond the Diploma: Navigating the Path to Professional Success
Brewing Brighter Futures: Peace Tree Brewing Co. Hosts Happy Hour Fundraiser for Everybody Wins! Iowa
What to Know About Your Tires When Living in DSM
Celebrate 515 Day in DSM: Food + Drink Edition
Celebrate 515 Day in DSM: Give Back Edition
Celebrate 515 Day in DSM: Shopping Edition
Celebrating the Region Through 515 Day
Chamber Membership and Volunteerism Within the DSM Community
How to Support Local During 515 Day in DSM
Bringing Southern Comfort Food to DSM
Explore These 6 DSM Businesses This Spring
Iowan and Can Play Co-Founder Dylan DeClerck Selected for Team USA
Crafting an Exceptional Customer Experience: Strategies for DSM Small Business Owners
From Military Service to Entrepreneurial Success: Here’s What to Expect at the 2024 Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference
How to Turn a Passion into Community Leadership
Welcoming Wild Visitors
Blank Park Zoo Announces $18M Capital Campaign
Drake Relays Competition Leads to A Life in DSM
Made in Iowa: The Iowa Center Celebrates the Impact on Small Business
Where to Buy Local for Brunch in DSM
The Benefits of Attending DMDC with The Partnership
The Latest on Newton’s Legacy Plaza Project
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Live Music This Week in DSM: April 16 – 21, 2024
Regional Cities Part of RAGBRAI Route in 2024
More Than a Place: The Y is a Purpose
Why I Don’t Regret Building a Business in My Home State
Enhancing Economic Growth in Iowa By Funding Small Businesses
Get Ready to Hear the Tunes at These Summer Concert Series in DSM
How Vulnerability + Curiosity Can Teach Us More About Each Other
Discover the Power of Partnership: Transforming Education for Future Success
Live Music This Week in DSM: April 9 – 14, 2024
Celebrating Iowans, Businesses + Teams
Create Connections That Count
Preventing Burnout While Working on the Road in Downtown DSM
Understanding the Impact of Obesity on the Workplace
9 Makers Markets This Spring in DSM
William G. Stowe Foundation Working to Install Jordan Weber’s Water Curia in Des Moines Water Works Park
A Collaborative Approach in Mental Healthcare
Live Music This Week in DSM: April 2 – 7, 2024
Increase Your Volunteer Hours This Month in DSM
Cultivating Connections Throughout 11 Counties
Developing + Retaining the Ideal Team Player in Your Organization
Iowa AFP First-Ever Conference for Financial + Sales Professionals to Take Place Next Month
Vegan + Vegetarian Restaurants Across Greater Des Moines
Graham Jam – Rocking for a Cause Benefit Concert + Silent Auction
Live Music This Week in DSM: March 26 – 31, 2024
Beginner AI Strategies for Small Businesses + Organizations
10 Shops in DSM Carrying Easter Items Along with 10 Easter Celebrations to Attend Around the Region
Explore The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand Along the Streetscape
Advice from Four Female Executives to the Future Women Business Leaders in DSM
Determining the Differences Between Price + Cost
Live Music This Week in DSM: March 19 – 24, 2024
Navigating the DSM Startup Ecosystem: Resources + Support for Entrepreneurs
Spotlighting Women's Health at Revive Physical Therapy & Wellness
Anchored in Des Moines; Serving the World’s Innovators
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: FuseDSM
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: Clive Chamber of Commerce
Make the Most of Spring Break at the Des Moines Public Library
Unlocking Success: Boosting Resilience and Mental Health for Small Business Owners
Live Music This Week in DSM: March 5 – 10, 2024
Celebrate Women's Achievements at Events Throughout March
The Role of Downtown DSM in the Region's Entrepreneur Ecosystem
Your Voice Makes a Difference at DMDC
Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 27 – March 3, 2024
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Principal®
Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 20 – 25, 2024
Valuable IT Helpdesk Certificate Available Through DMACC’s Workforce Training Academy
Find Beauty + Joy During Iowa’s Winters Through Snowshoeing
Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 13 – 18, 2024
Turning Hobbies into Business: Top Options for DSM Retirees
Growing Des Moines into a Music City in the Midwest
Ring in the Year of the Dragon
Where to Buy Local for the Garden in DSM
Super Bowl LVIII: Where to Grab Party Supplies + Watch the Game in DSM
Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 6 – 11, 2024
Empowering Leaders + Entrepreneurs: Athene Black and Brown Business Summit Presented by Wells Fargo
Lunar New Year Events Around DSM This Month
New Reporting Regime for Businesses Under the Corporate Transparency Act
Capital City Fruit: Nurturing Workplace Health + Happiness Through Fresh Produce
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2024
Help Make a Difference for Iowa’s Students as an iJAG Career Development Conference Judge
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 23 – 28, 2024
Discovering the Beauty of Giving: My Journey with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Are You Ready for Takeoff?
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 16 – 21, 2024
The Power of Service on MLK Day: West Des Moines’ Partnership with Meals from the Heartland
Unleashing the Power of Continued Learning in Des Moines Workplaces
Rural Small Business Successes + Challenges Roundtable with Representative Zach Nunn
Journey to Appreciate My Hometown: Des Moines
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 9 – 14, 2024
The Case for the Iowa Caucuses
ICON Water Trails Progress and Future
Iowa’s Legislators Connect with Civility and Bipartisanship Thanks to Annual Softball Event
2024 Affiliate Chamber Spotlight: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Life Club at Easterseals Iowa Fosters Independence and Inclusion
Rural Home Loans Offer Incentives for DSM Homebuyers
Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 2 – 7, 2024
Another year of Success in DSM USA
Entrepreneurs Reflect on the 2023 Scale DSM Program
Small Business Owners Reflect on the 2023 Scale DSM Program
How DSM Small Businesses Can Embrace Transaction Processing Innovation
Goals and New Year’s Resolutions
Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 19 – 24, 2023
5 Influencer Marketing Trends to Utilize in 2024
A Christmas Staycation in Pella
2024 State Legislative Featured Priorities
Keep Up with Small Business Trends for 2024
Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 12 – 17, 2023
Get to Know 2023 Hide and Seek Artist Kolby Friedrichsen
Promoting Mobility in DSM: Policy Innovations + Mental Wellness Impact
DSM USA: A Sports Haven
Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 5 – 10, 2023
Health Care Forum Explores Programs, Policy + Workforce Initiatives in DSM
Where to Find Unique Christmas Ornaments in DSM
Cooking Together at the Culinary Annex, one of DSM’s Newest Spaces
#DSMlocal Buying Guide
Sights + Sounds of Christmas in DSM USA
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 28 – Dec. 3, 2023
Shop Local for Stocking Stuffers in Des Moines
Another Momentous Year for Economic Development in DSM USA
The Peppermint Trail Returns with Holiday Specials and a Trolley
In-District Congressional Event with Representative Feenstra
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 21 – 26, 2023
2023 Local Election Recap
DSM Businesses Named 2023 Inclusion Award Winners
DSM Businesses Recognized as 2023 Inclusion Award Winners
Experience Marion County with the Exclusive Twinkleland Passport
Specialty Sourdough Bread Business Grows in DSM
Where to Buy Local for Hitting the Trails in DSM
4 Types of CSR Programs for Employers to Consider
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 14 – 19, 2023
Innovation as a Foundation: Waukee CSD Prepares Students for the Future
The Snowbird’s Guide to Maintaining Your DSM Property
7 DSM Organizations Awarded Broadband Grant Funding
Where to Honor Veterans for Veterans Day Weekend in Des Moines
Promoting Economic Growth Policies + Initiatives with the Inaugural Iowa Chamber Alliance Fly-In Event
Iowa Congressional Leaders on the Importance of Des Moines International Airport Terminal Project
Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 7 – 12, 2023
A New Way to Experience Holiday Magic at Jolly Holiday Lights 2023
Vote Smart to Highlight 2024 Candidates to Bring Nonpartisan Information to the DSM Community
3 Reasons to Vote Yes to Support the DSM Airport Terminal Project
Check Out These Des Moines Events for Global Entrepreneurship Week
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 31 – Nov. 5, 2023
Building a Local Coffee Brand by Focusing on Hospitality
Building Economic Resilience: Des Moines Businesses’ Blueprint for Recession Preparedness
Creating Coffee Dreams in Greater Des Moines
Where to Buy Local for Halloween in DSM
Beyond the Rainbow Flag: Supporting + Affirming LGBTQ Employees All Year Long
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 24 – 29, 2023
New Terminal Project is a Game-Changer for the Airport and Region
Q+A with Small Business Owners Taking Part in the Scale DSM Program
Revitalizing Greater Des Moines: Embracing Technology + Construction Trends for Local Recovery
Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 17 – 22, 2023