DMDC 2014 Recap
Greater Des Moines (DSM) business and community leaders traveled to the nation’s capital last week to promote the Partnership’s 2014 federal agenda and regional priorities to Congressional and Administrative leaders. Nearly 200 people participated in the 35th annual trip, which was highlighted by a surprise visit from Vice President Joe Biden, a star-studded media panel discussion of Iowa’s “first in the nation” caucuses, and a ceremony commemorating the public service of Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Tom Latham, who are both retiring this year.
Local leaders heard an often-repeated theme of bi-partisanship and collaboration from Iowa’s Congressional delegation as well as from guest speakers Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC). Policy discussions during the three-day trip addressed Agriculture/Trade, Education, Health Care, and Transportation, with workshops that focused on the Farm Bill, Housing, and Immigration. DMDC 2014 public policy agenda and a trip itinerary may be found by visiting DSMpartnership.com/dmdc. Photo albums of the trip’s events and participants are available via the Partnership’s Facebook page: facebook.com/DSMpartnership/.
The Partnership thanks presenting sponsors for DMDC 2014: Prairie Meadows and Innovate Iowa; as well as program sponsors: Davis Brown Law Firm, Delta Dental of Iowa, Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines Area MPO, Des Moines Area Regional Transit, Diligent Development, DuPont Pioneer, Google, the Human Capital, JE Dunn Construction, Live Healthy America, Midwest Housing Equity Group, Nyemaster Goode, P.C., The Principal Financial Group and The Weitz Company.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,100 Regional Business Members and more than 320 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth 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.