Calendars
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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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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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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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 Jul 22, 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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Thursday Jul 30, 2020
How to support Minority-owned business by creating a Supplier Diversity Program
From 1997 to 2002, 50% of the growth for all U.S. business came from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s). Minority-owned businesses contributed to jobs for 2.2 million people, and women-owned businesses contribute 7.9 million jobs. The remarkable growth shows that MBE’s and women-owned businesses are going to continue to play a vital role in the health of our economy for years to come, yet many companies have not established proactive Supplier Diversity programs for their purchasing and sourcing.
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Thursday Aug 6, 2020
Topic: How Teachers and Parents Can Maximize the K-12 Learning Experience During a Pandemic
Presenter: Dr. Yen Verhoeven, Founder of QI Learning Research Group
Dr. Verhoeven is a learning theorist, STEM educator, and certified in online instructional design and program evaluation. Since 2018, Qi Learning has taught over 6,800 teachers in the U.S. and around the world using their instructional methodologies for STEM, 21st century skills, and distance learning.
Since the pandemic, Qi Learning has moved toward supporting elementary teachers with courses geared toward effective distance learning practices and instruction. During this session, Dr. Verhoeven will provide practical guidance and tools for teachers and parents to maximize both in-person and distance learning for our youth during this environment of change and uncertainty.
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Thursday Aug 6, 2020
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Thursday Aug 20, 2020
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Thursday Aug 20, 2020
The Make It OK campaign in Iowa, led by the Healthiest State Initiative is hosting a six-week virtual mental health series, in tandem with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Capital Crossroads, titled “6 Weeks of Make It OK.”
Join us for a panel discussion on what back to school means during COVID-19. You’ll hear from a college student, a parent, a medical professional and a Des Moines Public School (DMPS) staff member on what the new school schedule and these different kinds of learning might mean for your mental health and for children and teachers. We’ll have 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes for open Q&A. This session is free to attend.
Special thanks to Al Exito for their support of this series.
August 20: Week 1: Back to School – What does this mean for your mental health and for kids/teachers?
Stephanie McFarland, DMPS
Jen Adrianse, Parent
Ana Delgado, College Student
Chaney Yeast, Unitypoint
Suzanne Mineck (moderator)
The goal of “6 Weeks of Make It OK” is to have conversations around mental health that look at how we cope with our own well-being. Collective and individual mental health is fundamental to how we think, work, and interact with our families, friends, colleagues and greater community. We’ll hear stories from community members and discuss ideas for taking care of our own mental health (or the mental health of others). This will be a mix of panel and speaker led sessions, with time at the end for Q&A. Additional resources will also be shared at the end of each session.
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Thursday Aug 20, 2020
COVID-19 has impacted organizations across the country, including here in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Join us to hear from Ruth Haus, President of Living History Farms, about the impact COVID-19 had on the organization, what it took to restart and what changes have been implemented. Haus will share what is available now and going forward at Living History Farms.
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 Thursday, August 20 at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom meeting.
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
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Thursday Aug 27, 2020
The Make It OK campaign in Iowa, led by the Healthiest State Initiative is hosting a six-week virtual mental health series, in tandem with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Capital Crossroads, titled ?6 Weeks of Make It OK.?
Join us for a panel discussion on what back to school means during COVID-19. You?ll hear from a college student, a parent, a medical professional and a Des Moines Public School (DMPS) staff member on what the new school schedule and these different kinds of learning might mean for your mental health and for children and teachers. We?ll have 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes for open Q&A. This session is free to attend.
Special thanks to Al Exito for their support of this series.
August 20: Week 1: Back to School ? What does this mean for your mental health and for kids/teachers?
Stephanie McFarland, DMPS
Jen Adrianse, Parent
Ana Delgado, College Student
Chaney Yeast, Unitypoint
Suzanne Mineck (moderator)
The goal of ?6 Weeks of Make It OK? is to have conversations around mental health that look at how we cope with our own well-being. Collective and individual mental health is fundamental to how we think, work, and interact with our families, friends, colleagues and greater community. We?ll hear stories from community members and discuss ideas for taking care of our own mental health (or the mental health of others). This will be a mix of panel and speaker led sessions, with time at the end for Q&A. Additional resources will also be shared at the end of each session.
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Thursday Aug 27, 2020
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