Connect, Advocate, Lead: Register for 2025 DMDC Trip

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Feb. 4, 2025) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host its 46th Annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C., from Wednesday, May 7 – Friday, May 9. Registration is now open for the trip.   

DMDC is a unique opportunity for Greater Des Moines (DSM) business and community leaders to promote regional and local priorities and economic development projects with one unified regional voice. The Partnership’s trip represents one of the largest Chamber of Commerce fly-ins in the country. The trip provides attendees with opportunities to interact with Congressional leaders, Iowa’s Congressional Delegation and their staff members and the Administration. Attendees are also able to network with fellow regional leaders.   

“The Partnership is proud to bring together Investors, Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, Members and other regional leaders for DMDC 2025. This trip is an opportunity to engage in important conversations about issues that impact their community with influential policy leaders,” said Ryan Moon, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at The Partnership. “By presenting a united regional voice, we strengthen our impact with Iowa’s Congressional Delegation and their staffs.” 

Trip options include charter air service including meals and transportation, ground transportation, baggage fees, two nights at the Hilton Capitol Hill Hotel, two luncheons, two breakfasts, one evening reception and one dinner reception. The full trip package is $2,750 for Investors and Affiliate Chamber Members and $3,050 for nonmembers. Pricing options vary if attendees choose to fly separately or stay at an alternative hotel. 

DMDC 2025 is sponsored by Gold Sponsors Principal Financial Group® and Delta Dental of Iowa. Those interested in sponsoring DMDC can learn more here. 

For more information on DMDC, click here. The full schedule will be shared as it is finalized.