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Save the Date for Inclusion Summit on Nov. 10

July 27, 2021

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (July 27, 2021) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 9th Annual Inclusion Summit has been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10. The hybrid event is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the FFA Enrichment Center at the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus. Attendees will also have the option to join virtually.

This year’s theme will be “Equity in Action,” as attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about what equity means and how they can learn to remove systemic barriers and build equity-centered practices, systems and organizations.

“This year’s event will provide valuable insights and tools to help leaders learn more about how to foster diversity, equity and inclusion practices in their organizations,” said Sanjita Pradhan, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “We strive to bring thought leadership and share best practices from national and local DEI experts to help us in our collective journey of building diverse and inclusive organizations.”

The Partnership’s Inclusion Award winner will be announced at The Summit. The award application period is still open, and the application can be downloaded on The Partnership’s website.

More details for the 9th Annual Inclusion Summit will be announced in coming weeks. Learn more and register on The Partnership’s website.

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 365 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.