Jay Byers, the president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will join Simpson College as its 25th president, the college announced today. He will succeed Marsha Kelliher, who announced in January that she …
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The business community is celebrating key wins for its agenda during the recent legislative session, issues that leaders say will help make Iowa more competitive.
With the 2023 legislative session now in the books, here’s a look …
Two hotel projects have been proposed in Norwalk, a community that currently has no overnight lodging facilities.Construction of the hotels is proposed on property that is north of Norwalk Central, a planned mixed-use development …
Tanya Keith, a local historical preservationist, wasn’t optimistic that she would be able to persuade the Des Moines City Council to push the pause button on a request to demolish a century-plus-old building in the …
The Scale DSM accelerator program is set to return for its second annual cohort, from June 13 to Dec. 12, aiming to assist minority-owned small businesses across Greater Des Moines to sustain growth. The program …
Four interactive downtown forums will be held in June for Iowa community members interested in learning more about streetscape improvements, how to pay for them, creating good pedestrian experiences and wayfinding signage. The forums are …
Placemaking and big investments in …
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is calling on all residents and Greater Des Moines visitors to celebrate local businesses and restaurants on May 15, also known as “515 Day.” This communitywide effort aims to encourage …
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the appointment of Amanda Briggs as its new chief financial and administrative officer. Briggs, who has over 15 years of experience in finance and accounting, will manage the …
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