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Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and over 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes Des Moines as the best place to build a business, a career and a future.
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America’s Cultivation Corridor
America’s Cultivation Corridor develops and markets the world-renowned agricultural and bioscience economy in Iowa, connecting innovators and leaders around the world. Building on a rich history of innovation, we are accelerating value-added agriculture by attracting companies, talent, and capital from across the globe to the state.
Representing a diverse public-private coalition of stakeholders, America’s Cultivation Corridor is among the nation’s foremost cluster-based economic development organizations. This public private partnership is supported by the world’s leading agribusinesses and commodity groups, Iowa State University, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and Ames Chamber of Commerce.
Iowa State University Economic Development and Industry Relations
Iowa State is #16 in the nation for research expenditures among universities without medical schools and ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide awarded U.S. patents. Iowa State annually delivers a $3.4 billion impact to Iowa’s economy, and its activities support one out of every 49 Iowa jobs. Hundreds of Iowa companies benefit each year from the expertise of ISU’s Small Business Development Center and the Center for Industrial Research and Service. Every day, Iowa State’s Extension and Outreach programs deliver research-based education and resources to people, communities and businesses in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Powering the Heart of the Heartland
Iowa has developed a robust mix of industries from its strong agriculture foundation. Why? Well, Iowa understands its strengths, with focused strategies in place to spur industry growth and job creation. We make it easier for entrepreneurs and global leaders to invest in R&D and plan for the future. Our well-integrated transportation system sends your products to market—even if it’s halfway across the world. Companies flourish when given opportunities.