Keynote Speaker Announced for the Inaugural Greater Des Moines Regional Summit
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Aug. 29, 2024) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that the Regional Summit will feature keynote speaker Kat Saunders, Partner and Head of Strategy and Leadership for Economic Leadership, LLC. Saunders’ keynote will focus on future economic trends and innovative strategies needed to drive sustainable growth and resilience in the Greater Des Moines (DSM) region. The inaugural Regional Summit is slated to take place on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building.
This event will provide opportunities for public, private and nonprofit leaders from the 11-county region to connect, learn and collaborate on forward-thinking solutions. Event programming, including breakout sessions, panel discussions and networking, will foster dialogue and strategies that address various opportunities and challenges faced by rural, urban and suburban communities. The goal is to work together to advance DSM as a top region for economic competitiveness and talent development.
Economic Leadership, LLC, is a consultancy providing strategic planning, analysis, executive communications and counsel to hundreds of clients over the last decade. The firm is currently working in 23 states across the U.S. and has decades of experience in state and local economic development, real estate, planning, organizational management, public affairs and analytics. Saunders regularly counsels CEOs and other public and private sector leaders on creating change to improve competitiveness and reputation through location analysis, policy change and narrative.
“The Regional Summit is an opportunity for us to come together, share ideas and create collaborative strategies that will shape the future of our communities and Greater Des Moines region,” said Tiffany Tauscheck, President & CEO of The Partnership. “We are excited to have Kat Saunders as our keynote speaker. Her deep knowledge in leadership and economic strategy, along with her forward-looking perspective, will be invaluable as we work together towards tangible steps to build upon our regional momentum and growth.”
Additional programming details for the Regional Summit will be announced in the coming weeks.
Participants are also invited to attend The Partnership's annual Economic Impact Awards following the Regional Summit programming. A 40-year tradition, the Economic Impact Awards recognize local companies for their contribution toward the economic and community vitality of DSM.
The Regional Summit is sponsored by platinum sponsor Prairie Meadows, gold sponsor Musco Lighting and bronze sponsor NCMIC. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Learn more here.
Learn more about The Summit and register for the event here.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.