Entrepreneur Field Days series hosted across Greater Des Moines

Entrepreneur Field Days is a series of free educational events around the region where attendees can network and hear from successful entrepreneurs. It all started with the idea that entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. Take someone's hard-earned lessons and shared skills to jump-start business success. Seed the next generation of entrepreneurs. Cover a broad range of industries and subject knowledge expertise. Grow your perspective and see new areas across the community.   

Drawing on Iowa’s rich agricultural heritage, field days have been taking place since the turn of the 20th century. Now, this event series expands the lessons learned from farming into all forms of entrepreneurship. Let’s celebrate the brilliant business minds in our communities. Go behind the scenes and learn how an entrepreneur and an idea started it all. 

Join Us for the 2025 Entrepreneur Field Days Series!

Schedule of Events

• Tuesday, Sept. 9: Bud & Mary’s, Growing the People’s Plant: Science, Passion and Family Roots 
• Thursday, Sept. 18: BLK & Bold, Brewed to Give Back: Coffee, Community and the Future Youth 
• Wednesday, Sept. 24: Cyclone Fanatic, Building a Sports Media Empire 
• Tuesday, Sept. 30: Olson-Larsen Galleries, An Art Legacy: Staying Current Staying True 
• Thursday, Oct. 2: Repinned, Creating Beauty and the Craft of Second Chances 
• Tuesday, Oct. 14: Musa Lemonade, Young & Driven: The Future of Youth Entrepreneurship 
• Friday, Oct. 17: Infinite Resources & Amplified DSM, One Mic, Many Voices: Elevating Iowa’s Next Generation of Talent

Open to Everyone 

All Entrepreneur Field Days are free and open to the public, with registration required. 

Not an entrepreneur? No problem – you're invited too! If you’re a creative, mentor, educator, corporate leader, economic developer, investor or simply curious about how things work – all play a role in building a strong community of support for entrepreneurs across Iowa.  

Champion a Spirit of Curiosity  

Entrepreneur Field Days is a space to learn from each other first and foremost! Bring a spirit of curiosity, shared respect, a notepad to capture your next idea, and the mindset to make new connections. 

Questions?

If you have any questions or are interested in learning how to get involved, contact Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder, at dwright@DSMpartnership.com or (515) 286-4949.  

Powered by the Greater DSM Partnership.

Thanks to Aureon, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Downtown Farmers Market for sponsoring several of the 2025 Entrepreneur Field Days.