Economic Development Partners

The Greater Des Moines Partnership serves 12 counties and numerous cities in Greater Des Moines, working to advance the region's economic and community development goals and vision. Through collaborative partnerships with municipal and county governments, economic development groups, utilities, higher education and numerous other entities, The Partnership recruits and assists new and expanding businesses and cultivates a talented and educated workforce. Businesses can utilize The Partnership as a resource and connection point to this network of partners. 

Leadership and Commitment to Economic Growth 

The following economic development partners and professionals provide leadership and commitment to economic growth in Greater Des Moines:

• Alliant Energy
• Ankeny Business & Industry Collaborative
• City of Adel
• City of Altoona
• City of Ankeny
• City of Bondurant
• City of Carlisle
• City of Clive
• City of Des Moines
• City of Grimes
• City of Indianola
• City of Johnston
• City of Norwalk
• City of Oskaloosa
• City of Perry
• City of Pleasant Hill
• City of Urbandale
• City of Waukee
• City of West Des Moines
• City of Windsor Heights
• Clarke County Economic Development Corporation
• Des Moines Area Community College
• Des Moines Water Works
• Greater Dallas County Development Alliance
• Grimes Chamber & Economic Development
• Iowa Economic Development Authority
• Iowa State University
• ITC Midwest
• Jasper County Economic Development Corporation
• Panora & Lake Panorama
• Madison County Development Group
• Mahaska County
• Marion County Development Commission
• Marshalltown Economic Development
• MidAmerican Energy Company
• Midwest Partnership (Adair & Guthrie Counties)
• Newton Development Corporation
• Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance
• Polk County
• Poweshiek Iowa Development
• Warren County Economic Development Corporation