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June 13, 2025

Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces 2025 Scale DSM Dates and Opens Registration

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (June 13, 2025) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the dates of the next Scale DSM Business Accelerator powered by Interise. The program will run from July – December. Scale DSM is sponsored by Wells Fargo. 

Scale DSM helps businesses gain access to knowledge, management know-how and networks needed to increase revenue, create jobs and positively impact the community. Participants will complete Interise’s award-winning and internationally recognized StreetWise program, which is centered around practical, case-based peer learning for small businesses. 

“We are thrilled to bring the Scale DSM program back for 2025 and to continue uplifting small business owners and entrepreneurs as they take the next steps in growing as business professionals and company owners,” said Juan Pablo Sanchez, Director of Inclusive Business Strategies at The Partnership. “Each year, we see the impact this program has on the participants like gaining new tools and building lasting connections.”  

Participants will be required to attend one session every other Tuesday on five module topics: 

  • Business + Strategic Assessment 

  • Financial Management 

  • Sales + Marketing 

  • Talent + Capital Resources 

  • Strategic Growth Action Plan 

The program will take place from Thursday, July 17 until Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The program is tuition free and dedicated to assisting small businesses to help continue to sustain growth across Greater Des Moines (DSM).  

Applicants must meet the following requirements: 

  • $150,000 – $4 million in annual revenues 

  • One other full-time employee besides the owner(s) 

  • Been in business for at least two years 

  • Willingness and ability to attend class for seven months, complete mandatory assignments and complete program surveys up to three years following the program 

Applications for the 2025 Scale DSM program are due by Sunday, July 13. To be considered, fill out the online application form. 

To learn more about Scale DSM, visit The Partnership’s website.  

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership 
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 6,700 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM 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. 

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