Welcome to the Greater Des Moines Partnership's web site. This site provides resources for moving or expanding a business to Greater Des Moines, employment opportunities, information about the area, and updates on the Partnership's programs and events.

Golden Girl gets Olympic Welcome
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Central Iowa celebrated Shawn Johnson and Coach Liang Chow’s Olympic success Tuesday, August 26, with a homecoming event at Wells Fargo Arena that drew over 8,000 fans, friends, and family. The spectacular also attracted dozens of photographers and reporters and was carried live by the Des Moines NBC affiliate, WHO TV. This was Shawn Johnson’s first public appearance in Iowa following the Olympics and a spot on David Letterman.
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Nominations for 2008 Celebrate Business Awards Now Being Accepted
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Nominations currently are being accepted for the 2008 Celebrate Business Awards. The awards program, now in its eighth year, is presented annually to promote the betterment of the Greater Des Moines business community by publicly recognizing innovative and enduring business initiatives.
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Request for Proposals to Publish 2009 Regional Investor and Membership Directory
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Greater Des Moines Partnership (the Partnership) is soliciting proposals for qualified providers for the purpose of publishing the Partnership’s 2009 Regional Investor and Membership Directory, complete with a Partnership Guide included in the publication promoting Partnership benefits in tandem with our local Chambers of Commerce and organizations. The qualified provider must be a member in good standing of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce or through investment. The provider must also have previous experience in the production of similar publications.
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From the Chair - Our Downtown
Thursday, August 21, 2008
By Steve Lacy, 2008-2009 Greater Des Moines Partnership Chair

Downtown Des Moines continues to experience a tremendous resurgence. In the last six years alone, nearly $400 million has been invested in downtown amenities. This progress is a credit to the collaboration forged between the public and private sectors.
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