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Partnership Announces 2025 Top Five for Small Business Series Schedule

February 13, 2025

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Feb. 13, 2025) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the 2025 schedule for its Top Five for Small Business Series. The Top Five series features experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, sales and other topics aimed at supporting small businesses. Presenters introduce five key points on specific topics that will help small business owners be successful.   

The lineup for 2025 consists of six events. Each event will take place virtually via Zoom from 9 – 10 a.m. The full schedule is as follows: 

  • Wednesday, March 26: Brand Visibility on a Budget: Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace | Learn More 

  • Wednesday, April 23: Top 5 KPIs your Business Should be Tracking | Learn More 

  • Wednesday, May 28: Cyber Risk: How does it affect my business? | Learn More 

  • Wednesday, Aug 27: The Future of Work with Ai | Learn More 

  • Wednesday, Sept 24: Creating Your Game Changing Customer Experience | Learn More 

  • Wednesday, Oct. 22: Workforce Evolution: Contractors vs Employees | Learn More 

“We are thrilled to bring back the Top Five series, working alongside our regional partners to provide valuable resources, education and support that empower small business owners to succeed,” said Emily McLain, Regional Affiliates and Member Support Manager for The Partnership. “Small businesses are the backbone of our region, driving innovation, creating jobs and strengthening our communities. Through this series, we hope to provide insights and strategies that help business professionals and entrepreneurs grow and thrive.” 

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership 
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 6,700 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM 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