About the greater des moines partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving 12 counties in Greater Des Moines: 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 7,200 Regional Chamber Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy.
Partnership Vision
United to drive economic growth and talent development with one voice, one mission and as one region.
Partnership Goals
The Partnership aims to grow the region's prosperity and global connectivity. The organization works collaboratively with regional partners to recruit and assist new and expanding businesses, to ensure a talented and educated workforce delivers valued skills, to support and grow small businesses and high-growth potential startups, to pursue policy that benefits the economic vitality of the region and to promote the region to national and international audiences. The Partnership believes that a strong core is central to a strong region, and therefore, collaboratively cultivates a vibrant Downtown to serve as the core of the region through development, events, environment and promotion.
Through its areas of work, the organization contributes directly and meaningfully to the vitality of Members' and Investors' businesses and the quality of life for the entire region. All of this creates a true partnership between business, government and the public to fulfill The Partnership's mission and vision.