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Entrepreneur Field Days Returns, Go Behind The Scenes With Local Entrepreneurs And Creatives Building Here

July 18, 2024

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the Entrepreneur Field Days series will return this August through October. Entrepreneur Field Days draws on Iowa’s rich agricultural heritage, expanding the lessons learned from farming into all forms of entrepreneurship and building on rural and urban knowledge and skillsets to create strong startups and small businesses in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Each event will be held at a different business in the region.

All Entrepreneur Field Day dates and locations are listed below: 

  • Aug. 29: In Harmony Farm, Building A Public Farm to Support Underserved Farmers & Refugees (Earlham)
  • Sept. 4: Gross-Wen Technologies, Revolutionizing Water Treatment Using Algae (Slater)
  • Sept. 24: PepperHarrow Farm, Creating Beauty Through Flowers in Madison County (Winterset)
  • Oct. 2: Coviance, Transforming The Home Equity Lending Experience (West Des Moines)
  • Oct. 8: Southeast Constructors, Building an Inclusive Community Through Construction (Des Moines)
  • Oct. 16: Shivvers Technology & Innovation Group, Monitoring A Smart Grain Bin From Your Pocket (Ames)
  • Oct. 23: Hummingbirds, Powering Businesses with Hyperlocal Creators (Des Moines)
  • Oct. 29: Moglea, Making Artful Goods for Everyday (Des Moines)

"It’s no secret – entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs," said Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at The Partnership. "The Entrepreneur Field Days spotlights some of our region’s most beloved businesses, where entrepreneurs are opening their business back doors to share their journey to success, mistakes along the way, and where they’re headed. Events like this are vital as we seed the next generation of entrepreneurs building and growing in Greater Des Moines.” 

All Entrepreneur Field Days are free and open to the public, with registration required. Not an entrepreneur? No problem – you're invited too. If you’re a creative, mentor, educator, corporate leader, economic developer, investor, or simply curious about how things work – all play a role in building a strong community of support for entrepreneurs across Iowa.  Visit The Partnership’s website to learn more.  

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.