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Members can connect with fellow Investors and Members at networking events throughout Greater Des Moines (DSM). From lunch and learns to Affiliate Chamber activities, the Regional Events Calendar is a one-stop resource for professional development, business and networking events and activities throughout the region.
Businesses can find networking opportunities hosted by The Partnership by checking out The Partnership’s events page.
For events specific to Downtown Des Moines (DSM), visit our Downtown DSM Events Calendar.
Find attractions, festivals and other events on the Catch Des Moines calendar.
Events Calendar - Greater Des Moines Partnership
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Thursday Jul 16, 2020
This year marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States (U.S.). Join The Partnership for a virtual event presented by the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the U.S., Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Adbulaziz Al Saud. Her Royal Highness will convey that Saudi Arabia?s bold leadership through G20, OPEC and as a global leader has aggressively addressed the worldwide pandemic, oil stabilization efforts and ceasefire in Yemen. She will also highlight the Kingdom?s economic and social reforms that are creating opportunities for investment partnerships with American entities, including diverse sectors like tourism, green energy and technology.
This event will take place on Thursday, July 16 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This event is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the U.S. Commercial Service.
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Friday Jun 5, 2020
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
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Friday Jun 5, 2020
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Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
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Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
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Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
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Monday Jun 8, 2020
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
The global pandemic has revealed the adaptability of organizations and their people. Many have embraced flexible digital working, others have adjusted their talent demand and supply, while some are even sharing talent temporarily.
Now, many organizations have to ensure a safe return to the workplace, support employee well-being, re-energize their people and drive productivity. In a changed world, there are many strategies and tactics for a successful return to work plan. Learn how Mercer created their 3R Framework: Respond, Return, Reinvent and how their plan can benefit your businesses as you navigate these uncertain times. Mercer will also share how they are returning safely, returning to stability and returning to energy.
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Greater Des Moines (DSM) is moving forward in light of the pandemic. Join The Partnership for a webinar to explore how nonprofits are moving forward to focus on recovery and returning to work. Featured panelists will share stories of their nonprofit?s strategies to recovery and keeping their employees safe.
Panelists include:
Kristi Knous, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Sally Dix, Bravo Greater Des Moines
Elisabeth Buck, United Way of Central Iowa
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Do you work for a financial services company that?s getting ready to return to work? Tune in to a virtual webinar with financial service experts to hear what their companies are doing to plan for employee?s return to offices and retail customer facing locations. participants will also learn the measures being taken to minimize risks and interruption.
Panelists include:
Marta Codina, Community Bank President, Wells Fargo Bank
Annette Adams, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, Nationwide
Paula McCarty, Senior Public Relations Strategist, Principal Financial Group
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has published a compilation of DSM Forward industry playbooks and business function playbooks to help businesses and industries prepare for the next steps related to economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic when the time is right.
In alignment with the DSM Forward initiative, we are hosting a series of DSM Forward webinars to help leaders in each industry connect, share and exchange information and resources related to moving forward into this next phase of reopening.
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. via a Zoom meeting.
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Wednesday Jun 3, 2020
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Wednesday Jul 1, 2020
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Join Claudia Schabel in a discussion about how the social justice movement translates to the workplace. We'll discuss how young professionals can be part of social justice work already being done in their workplace as well as the power they have to push forward social justice initiatives in professional environments. Claudia will discuss what work is already occurring, where conversations on social justice are going, and how students and young professionals can make real differences.
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Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
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Thursday Jun 18, 2020
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Monday Jun 8, 2020
Join The Partnership's Public Policy team for a federal and state legislative update.
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Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
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Thursday Jun 4, 2020
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Friday Jun 19, 2020
Black Iowans make up 4% of the population, but they constitute 20% in our jails and 24% in our prisons. Nationwide, one in five Black individuals born in 2001 is likely to be incarcerated in his or her lifetime, compared to one in 10 Latinx people and one in 29 white people. Join The Partnership for a conversation on smart justice reform and how we can put together direct, tangible and actionable steps to address the issue holistically. Panelists will share how they are creating meaningful change in the areas of diversion and prevention, sentencing reform, justice reinvestment, education, and fair chance employment.
Panelists are:
Roy H. Williams, President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
Kate Shanks, Vice President of Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Linda Ashworth, VP and Chief Operating Officer, Dayton Chamber of Commerce
This event will take place on Friday, June 19 at Noon via Zoom.
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
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Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
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Thursday Jun 25, 2020
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Monday Jun 1, 2020
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
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