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Attracting talent to greater des moines

Greater Des Moines (DSM) stands out as a destination for talent as a top Top 10 Best Place for Business and Careers (Forbes, 2024) and the #3 Most Livable City in the U.S. (Reader’s Digest, 2025). The region offers the ideal blend of affordability, welcoming communities, a vibrant culture and strong opportunities for career growth making it an attractive place for top-tier talent to work, live and thrive. As DSM's economic and community development organization, the Greater Des Moines Partnership offers resources and programming to support employer recruitment and attraction strategies.

Talent Attraction Resources

Do Something Greater

Do Something Greater is The Partnership's talent attraction campaign. Employers can use the website and resources to support their workforce recruitment strategies.

Learn More

DSM MVPs

This program introduces prospects and new residents to DSM MVPs, community champions who can answer questions and provide an introduction to the DSM community.

Meet the MVPs

Relocation Guide

Prospects can sign up to receive a relocation guide and more information about DSM.

Request a Guide

DSM Stories

The Partnership's Talent storytelling provides an inside look at DSM and highlights movers and shakers that bring vibrancy to the region.

Read the Stories

Executive Tours

The Partnership’s Executive Tours provide an opportunity for executive-level candidates for positions within the Partnership’s Investor organizations to receive a personalized tour of the region. Candidates can expect to learn about living in DSM and what amenities are offered.

Grow Your Talent Pipeline

Looking to attract top talent to your business? Connect with Jenae Sikkink, Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Inclusive Strategies, to learn more about how The Partnership can help.

jsikkink@DSMpartnership.com | (515) 286-4927