Growing Business Here
In Greater Des Moines (DSM), businesses find greater opportunities for relocation and expansion. DSM is a place where talent is highly educated, motivated and readily available to fill the job needs of the region's growing companies. It's where over 80 insurance companies, multiple manufacturing operations and data centers for companies like Apple, Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft call home.
DSM is a unique pro-business community, where public/private partnerships create major projects for the greater good of the region. Through specialized industry research, genuine cooperation between local, state and federal entities, as well as comprehensive assistance in site selection, the Greater Des Moines Partnership Economic Development team are known experts in the field and can provide insights on workforce, site selection, tax advantages and more. We'll help your business do something greater here. Contact Sid Juwarker, Vice President of Economic Development, to discuss your business's needs.
For more information, contact Sid Juwarker, Vice President of Economic Development at (515) 286-4964 or sjuwarker@dsmpartnership.com.
Our Economic Development Services
Why DSM USA?
DSM is an 12-county region in central Iowa, with a population of 885,796. It includes Iowa's capital and most populous city, Des Moines, fast-growing suburbs and dynamic smaller communities in rural areas.
DSM is a globally connected community and one of the nation’s hotspots for growing businesses, startups and Millennials. It has been ranked among the best places to live in the United States, one of the most pro-business cities in America and one of the best cities for young professionals and jobs. Key industries include:
How Can The Partnership Help?
Since 1999, The Partnership has collaborated with more than 759 businesses that have located to or expanded within the 12-county region. Of these businesses, 244 were new to the area. These projects occupy 40,539,597 square feet of premier office and industrial space across the region and account for 37,740 new or retained jobs in Iowa.
The Partnership is a repeat winner of the prestigious Mac Conway Award. It is presented by Site Selection magazine and given to the top 20 economic development organizations in the nation. Scores are awarded based on six criteria: total projects, total investment associated with those projects and jobs associated with those projects. The remaining three criteria represent a per capita calculation of those same metrics.
As a leader in the industry, The Partnership can provide companies with confidential site selection assistance. Businesses that work with The Partnership have access to the following resources:
Existing business in DSM can also take advantage of the numerous business resources, incentives and small business support the region has to offer; including talent development resources, professional development programs and inclusion advancement opportunities.
Partnership Services
The Partnership's menu of services outlines how our team can support your project, from research to site selection, to ground breakings and ribbon cuttings.