COVID-19 Recovery Hub

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is here to provide support to the Greater Des Moines (DSM) region as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our COVID-19 Recovery Hub, the DSM business community has access to a variety of resources, tools and information to help their business do business and keep #DSMstrong.

Resources

Please feel free to consider the following advice and resources as we move towards recovery from COVID-19.

	DSM Forward DSM Forward is a compilation of playbooks devoted to helping businesses and industries prepare for next steps related to economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. DSM Forward includes industry-specific playbooks, assessments and recommendations — leveraging international, national, state and local sources, and following federal, state and local public health official recommendations — to help guide businesses and organizations as they determine pathways toward the future in an everchanging landscape.
	Small Business Resources Find helpful information for small businesses pertaining to financial assistance, employer and employee resources, strategies to maintain business continuity and more.
	Employment Resources To best support employers and employees in Greater Des Moines (DSM), The Partnership has compiled employment resources information for both businesses and individuals.
	Virtual Events & Webinars The Partnership continues to produce virtual events with the goal of supporting DSM businesses with tips, resources and subject matter experts during this time.
	Government & Public Policy Information Stay up-to-date with the essential public policy information for federal, state and local levels on the COVID-19 Policy Information page.
	Business Impact Survey The Partnership sought feedback via survey from local businesses to determine how they were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and what The Partnership can do to help. Find the full survey results.

Need More Advice?

As we all experience these unprecedented times together, the support from our community matters now more than ever. Please see the list of Partnership Investors who are volunteering to provide additional support to DSM businesses who need advice specific to their industry.  

Support Local

• Now, more than ever, small businesses need your support. The Partnership's directory of 6,500+ local Member businesses is a great place to start. Learn more about how to support DSM by exploring the #DSMlocal Buying Guide and Restaurant Guide.
• Help us cultivate a feeling of strength and unity for our residents, including our healthcare workers and small businesses. Whether it's friends and neighbors helping each other, showing compassion, being kind, exploring creativity, finding confidence and demonstrating resiliency — learn how you can exemplify #DSMstrong.

Stay informed and look for information from reliable and trusted sources, including:

• World Health Organization
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
• Polk County Health Department