Events

The Greater Des Moines Partnership produces a variety of events to promote vibrancy in the region, provide resources for business and community leaders, and uplift the expertise of knowledgeable leaders around the region. Event topics range from interactive webinars about how to grow your small business with subject matter professionals, to panel discussions surrounding current pressing public policy legislation, to vibrant Downtown social gatherings and much more.

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Upcoming Events

DEI Management Certification Program

Aug. 27 - Oct. 29 | 9 - 10 a.m.  |  Register Here

Entrepreneur Field Days

• Sept. 17: b. Robert Moore, Creating A League of His Own in Art
• Sept. 24: PepperHarrow Farm, Creating Beauty Through Flowers in Madison County 
• Oct. 2: Coviance, Transforming The Home Equity Lending Experience 
• Oct. 8: Southeast Constructors, Building an Inclusive Community Through Construction 
• Oct. 16: Shivvers Technology & Innovation Group, Monitoring A Smart Grain Bin From Your Pocket 
• Oct. 23: Hummingbirds, Powering Businesses with Hyperlocal Creators 
• Oct. 29: Moglea, Making Artful Goods for Everyday 

Top Five for Small Business: Meaning Over Money

Wednesday, Sep. 25 | 9 - 10 a.m.  |  Register Here

Multicultural Reception

Thursday, Sept. 26 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Register Here

Regional Summit + Economic Impact Awards

Thursday, Oct. 3  |  11 a.m. – 7 p.m.  |  Register Here

Candidate Forum Series

• Friday, Oct. 4: Ryan Melton | 9 – 10 a.m. | Register Here
• Wednesday, Oct. 9: Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks | 9 – 10 a.m. | Register Here
• Monday, Oct. 14: Representative Zach Nunn | 9 – 10 a.m. | Register Here 
• Wednesday, Oct. 16: Sarah Corkery | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register Here

Angel Investor Workshop Series

• Workshop #1: Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 5 – 7 p.m. 
• Workshop #2: Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 5 – 7 p.m. 

Register Here

Top Five for Small Business: The Scaling Leader

Wednesday, Oct. 23  | 9  – 10 a.m.  |  Register Here

Work-Based Learning: Authentic Work-Based Learning Projects Training

Thursday, Oct. 24 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Register Here

12th Annual Inclusion Summit and 2024 Inclusion Awards

Friday, Nov. 8  | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  |  Register Here

Work Based Learning: Internships and Apprenticeships Training

Thursday, Nov. 21 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Register Here