Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces August Multicultural Reception
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (July 10, 2023) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced today that it will partner with Corteva Agriscience to host a Multicultural Reception on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Multicultural Receptions provide opportunities for those in the Greater Des Moines (DSM) community to develop new relationships with others who are passionate about building an inclusive community for the region. The event will take place at the Corteva Agriscience Johnston Global Business Center – Carver Conference Center (7000 NW 62nd Ave.) from 4 – 6:30 p.m.
“We are excited to partner with Corteva Agriscience for this event which will open up opportunities for important discussions on advancing DEI in our community,” said Dr. Marvin DeJear, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at The Partnership. “We invite leaders and people of all backgrounds to join us to learn more about how our community can collectively move forward on DEI initiatives.”
The event will begin with a roundtable discussion from 4 – 5 p.m. where attendees will have the opportunity to discuss a variety of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topics of importance to their organization and the community. The Reception will begin at 5 p.m. with brief remarks around 5:15 p.m., and continue until 6:30 p.m.
“Corteva Agriscience is dedicated to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to make all individuals feel welcome and respected,” said Juliana Jardim, Global Producer Services and Hedging Director, at Corteva Agriscience and member of the Inclusion Council at The Partnership. “We are excited to host The Partnership on this Multicultural Reception and are looking forward to seeing members of the community participate in these important discussions.”
Learn more and register for the event here.
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 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 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.