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Key Industries

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is located in the heart of Iowa and the U.S. The region spans 12 counties and includes Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines, and is powered by a variety of key industries. DSM is a hub for bold leaders in insurance and financial services, advanced manufacturing, ag innovation, data centers, technology and logistics. Businesses in these key industries have access to the right workforce, expertise, raw materials and infrastructure needed to be successful.

Learn More About DSM'S Key Industries

Insurance and Financial Services

Insurance and financial services play a significant role in the DSM economy. The area is an insurance hub, with over 80 insurance companies headquartered in the region.

Advanced Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector in the region reinvests in local operations, growing employment at a rate higher than the U.S. average to meet the demands of the marketplace.

Ag Innovation

DSM is called America's Cultivation Corridor because of the high number of agriculture and biotech companies here. DSM is a leader in ag expertise with a future-minded approach.

Data Centers

Major tech companies such as Apple, Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft have found DSM to be a strategic and cost-effective location for data center operations.

Technology

DSM is home to nationally renowned accelerators and a pro-business environment that makes thriving in tech possible. Learn more about the region's innovative technology sector.

Logistics

With its location at the crossroads of the nation and a high concentration of truck drivers, DSM is recognized as a prime location for logistics and distribution.

Make Your Mark in DSM

Join ambitious, visionary companies growing and thriving across industries in DSM. Connect with Stacie LoVan, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to learn more about opportunities here.

slovan@DSMpartnership.com | (515) 286-4971.