ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Economic Development
Why Mid-Sized Metros Matter More Than People Think

Read the first story in a five-part Spatial Geography Series to better understand regional connectivity in Greater Des Moines.
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Maintaining a Healthy Housing Market in Our Growing Region with New Tools

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund is taking new steps to increase needed housing development and encourage collaboration on solutions in Greater Des Moines.
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Greater Des Moines Partnership Receives National Mac Conway Award for Regional Economic Development Excellence

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has received a 2026 Mac Conway Award for Economic Development Excellence from Site Selection magazine, recognizing the organization’s leadership in supporting business growth and advancing regional economic development across Greater Des Moines.
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A Family-Owned Company With an International Presence Is Looking to Expand Its Workforce in Greater Des Moines

Perry proved to be a natural choice for the company’s new location, a facility set for operational launch in 2027.
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A New View of Downtown DSM: 515 Walnut Tower Reshapes the Skyline

515 Walnut is 33 stories and represents a $150 million investment in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).
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The Secret to Success in Greater Des Moines? Collaboration
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Why the Food Technology Industry is Growing in Greater Des Moines
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Aureon and Partners Deliver 100-Terabit Route for the AI Era
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Drake University’s Economic Impact Totals $424.1 Million in 2025

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