Des Moines News Releases - The Partnership

Spark DSM Business Incubator Selects 2026 Cohort

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announces its 2026 cohort for the Spark DSM Business Incubator presented by Principal® Foundation, supporting 28 new and early-stage small businesses across Greater Des Moines.

Downtown Farmers' Market Returns May 2, Bringing Farmers, Small Businesses and Communities Together

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health returns Saturday, May 2, for a 27-week season in the Historic Court District in Downtown Des Moines.

Stuart, Iowa Chamber of Commerce Joins Greater Des Moines Partnership Affiliate Network

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has welcomed the Stuart, Iowa Chamber of Commerce to its Regional Affiliate Chamber network. Members of the Stuart, Iowa Chamber now have direct access to The Partnership’s resources including small business programming, leadership development, marketing, communications and storytelling support. As part of the Affiliate network, Stuart, Iowa Chamber Members are also automatically Regional Chamber Members of The Partnership.

Applications Open for 2026 Scale DSM Business Accelerator

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Scale DSM Business Accelerator, a program designed to help small businesses strengthen operations, increase revenue and create jobs across the Greater Des Moines region.

Greater Des Moines Partnership Unveils 2026 Federal Policy Agenda

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2026 Federal Policy Agenda, outlining key priorities to advance economic growth, talent development and national competitiveness across the Greater Des Moines region and the state of Iowa.

Registration Now Open for 2026 DSM Intern Connection Series

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Registration is open for the 2026 DSM Intern Connection, a free summer professional development series designed to help interns and college students build professional networks while discovering career opportunities across the Greater Des Moines region.

Partnership Launches Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a three-part Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series this spring to help employers strengthen recruitment strategies and expand their talent pipelines.

Greater Des Moines Defies National Trends as it Nears One Million Residents

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled new analysis from James Chung, President of Reach Advisors, showing Greater Des Moines outperforming Midwestern peers across key economic indicators as it approaches the one-million-resident milestone.

Partnership Launches 2026 Top Five Series to Support Small Business Growth

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the schedule for the 2026 Top Five for Small Business Series sponsored by Principal® Financial Group. This six-part program is designed to equip small and mid-size business owners with practical insights and tools to support growth, hiring and long-term success.

Greater Des Moines MSA Named a Top U.S. Metro for Economic Development

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Des Moines metropolitan statistical area (MSA) has been named the #2 Top Performing Metro for Economic Development in the nation among its tier metros in Site Selection Magazine’s 2025 Governor’s Cup, recognizing the region as one of the nation’s top-performing mid-sized metros for new and expanded corporate investment and expansion activity.