Partnership, Harkin Institute to Host Workplace Accessibility Roundtable in June
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 14, 2025) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership is partnering with The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement to host a Workplace Accessibility Roundtable on Monday, June 9. These roundtables provide opportunities for individuals in Greater Des Moines (DSM) to build new relationships and connect with others who are passionate about fostering an inclusive community.
The event will feature a panel discussion, a networking hour and a tour of The Harkin Institute. The panel will include:
“We are excited to be partnering with The Harkin Institute to bring people together around the shared goal of building a more inclusive workforce,” said Stacey Robles, Inclusive Talent Program Manager at The Partnership. “We look forward to helping elevate conversations about workplace accessibility and creating space for leaders to exchange ideas and solutions.”
“We’re proud to partner with The Partnership to host this roundtable and give a behind-the-scenes look at the advocacy work The Harkin Institute is doing to ensure everyone has the accommodations they need in the workplace,” said Daniel Van Sant at The Harkin Institute. “We look forward to the opportunity to bring people together to learn more, share perspectives and strengthen our collective commitment to improving the workplace.”
This event is part of The Partnership's Multicultural Reception and Roundtable series, which fosters meaningful connections and conversations.
Learn more and register for this free event here.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 6,700 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.