Entrepreneur Field Days: Reimagining Place, North DSM City Townhall
Join us for the 2026 Entrepreneur Field Days series hosted across Greater Des Moines
It all started with the idea that entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. Take someone's hard-earned lessons and shared skills to jump-start business success. Seed the next generation of entrepreneurs. Cover a broad range of industries and subject knowledge expertise. Grow your perspective and see new areas across the community.
Reimagining Place: North DSM City Townhall
Speakers: Kuuku Saah, real estate developer + owner of Ntontan REJoin real estate developer Kuuku Saah for an exclusive field day at the historic North City Hall redevelopment site. Experience first-hand how a landmark building is being transformed into a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization through innovative financing, thoughtful housing development, and community-centered design.
Learn & Discuss:
- How to revitalize a historic community building
- Creating a financial model that works with today's real estate world
- How to navigate the "who's who" of real estate + urban development
- Building for affordable housing and fostering community
- Using data to understand Des Moines at neighborhood-level picture
Light appetizers and beverages will be provided.
Open to Everyone! All Entrepreneur Field Days are free and open to the public, with registration required. Not an entrepreneur? No problem – you're invited too! If you’re a creative, mentor, educator, corporate leader, economic developer, investor, or simply curious about how things work – all play a role in building a strong community of support for entrepreneurs across Iowa.
Champion a Spirit of Curiosity! Entrepreneur Field Days is a space to learn from each other first and foremost! Bring a spirit of curiosity, shared respect, a notepad to capture your next idea, and the mindset to make new connections.
