THE GREATER STORIES BEHIND THE GREATER DES MOINES REGION

Leaders from across Greater Des Moines will gather to share perspectives on economic growth, workforce, housing, innovation, tourism, healthy communities and other priorities influencing the region’s future. The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host the Regional Summit Thursday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the EMC Expo Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

How George Formaro turned a childhood fascination with bread into a bakery that has helped shape Greater Des Moines' food scene for 30 years.

Greater Des Moines (DSM) companies claim their trophies.

Economic development is a team sport, and in Greater Des Moines, regional collaboration is the name of the game.

See what's happening, what to eat and who to visit at the Sept. 5 Downtown Farmers' Market.