DSM Business Expansion and Growth
Looking to grow or expand your business in Greater Des Moines (DSM)? The Greater Des Moines Partnership is here to help. As DSM’s economic and community development organization, The Partnership provides assistance to businesses seeking to grow in the DSM region.
The Partnership supports DSM businesses planning to expand their facilities—whether office, manufacturing, warehousing, or other space—by providing guidance and resources throughout the process. We also assist companies adding to their workforce by connecting them with talent solutions and incentive opportunities. Our team welcomes conversations at the earliest stages, even before decisions about timing or location are made, to help explore options and position your business for successful growth.
How The Partnership Can Support Your Business Growth
For a complete list of services, download our Menu of Services.
Workforce and Talent Development
Workforce is a key component of economic development and business growth. The Partnership offers business support including talent development resources, professional development programs and inclusive talent strategies. Additionally, The Partnership can provide extensive labor analytics to help inform workforce strategies for businesses. Available analytics include: workforce availability, wage rates, education, skill level by occupation, industry demographics and job posting trends.
Property Identification
For businesses needing additional space or locations, the Partnership Team can do a confidential property search based on business’ criteria.
Research and Data Analysis
Data drives decision-making for businesses. The Partnership has two full-time researchers on staff and subscribes to several high-quality data and analytics sources. Businesses can tap The Partnership to help gather information for their specific needs or special projects. Examples of research requests that can be fulfilled include:
- Economic Trends
- Demographics and Community Data
- Labor Analytics
- Real Estate and Commercial Construction Data
Connections and Collaborations
As a relationship-driven organization, The Partnership works closely with city and county governments, higher education institutions, utility providers and other economic development organizations within the region to advance economic growth as a team and with one voice and one mission. The Partnership leverages these relationships to connect businesses to the resources, information and partners to help achieve their goals and address their needs.
Existing Business Outreach Program
This program is an opportunity connect businesses in DSM with strategies and resources that support their needs and address challenges. It starts as a conversation with a member of The Partnership economic development team. The goal of the conversation is to gain a deeper understanding of your business and the scenarios you’re facing so that The Partnership can connect you with resources to support growth and success. All discussions are handled with the highest level of confidentiality. Email Tiffany Coleman, Economic Development Project Manager, to learn more and get started.
Why Work with The Partnership
For DSM businesses looking to grow, expand or set a strategic plan to meet goals, The Partnership is here to be a resource and helpful partner.
Working with The Partnership also provides access and connections that are vitally important in the business development process. As an organization, The Partnership fosters strong relationships among public, private and nonprofit entities to support and advance economic growth in DSM.
Access The Partnership's Expertise and Resources
The Partnership’s economic development team offers a wide array of expertise and experience that can provide valuable insights that can inform and shape a business’s growth plans and strategy.
Reach out to Ryan Carroll, Senior Director of Regional Business Development, to learn more.
About The Partnership
The Partnership is DSM’s economic development organization that serves 12 counties in central Iowa with a mission to drive economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM with one voice, one mission and as one region.
Since 1999, The Partnership has assisted more than 1,000 businesses that created or retained 37,470 jobs.
From 2020-2024, The Partnership’s work has generated more than 130 successful economic development projects, $6 billion in capital investment and 6,055 new or retained jobs.
