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Annual Dinner

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community’s celebration of the past year’s economic and community development successes and provides a look forward into the future of the 12-county DSM region. The evening includes a reception, program from The Partnership, dinner and a keynote speaker. The program includes a presentation of The Partnership’s Annual Report and the unveiling of the organization’s strategic priorities for the coming year.

Through this marquee event, The Partnership supports local businesses by sourcing desserts, speaker gifts and musical or cultural entertainment from local vendors.  

Previous Annual Dinner Keynote SpeakersMan on stage speaking to a crowd with a graphic of a boulder and man with question mark above his head on the screen

  • Dan Heath, #1 New York Times Bestselling Business Author
  • Alex Smith, Former NFL Quarterback
  • Erik Weihenmayer, Adventurer, Author and Co-Founder of No Barriers
  • Mia Hamm, Former Professional Soccer Player, World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist