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Annual Dinner

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines business community’s celebration of the past year’s economic and community development successes and marks the unveiling of The Partnership's strategic priorities for the coming year. Held in January, the Annual Dinner includes a reception, a program from The Partnership, dinner, a keynote speaker and special flourish that make the evening memorable.

2027 Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner

Join regional business and community leaders on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, for The Partnership's Annual Dinner at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Downtown Des Moines.

Centered around the theme Winning Together, this year's event will celebrate the partnerships, achievements and collective efforts moving Greater Des Moines forward. The evening will feature keynote speaker Merril Hoge, former NFL player, longtime ESPN analyst and motivational speaker, along with opportunities to connect with regional leaders and look ahead to the priorities shaping Greater Des Moines' future.

Keynote Speaker: Merril Hoge

The evening will feature keynote speaker Merril Hoge, former NFL player, longtime ESPN analyst and motivational speaker, who will share his message of perseverance, overcoming challenges and finding a way forward.

He spent eight seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears before serving as a football analyst for ESPN for 21 years. Today, he inspires audiences across the country to reflect on their experiences, embrace challenges and take action toward achieving their goals.

Be Part of the Work

The Annual Dinner represents and showcases what Greater Des Moines can accomplish when we collaborate as one region. The Partnership's work to advance this vision is made possible by Investors, Affiliate Chambers and Regional Chamber Members. Interested in being part of the work? Contact Kathryn Smith, Vice President of Investor Relations and Community Engagement, at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to learn more.

ksmith@DSMpartnership.com | (515) 286-4914

Annual Dinner

2027 Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner

Keynote Speaker: Merril Hoge

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Be Part of the Work