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Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, joins Jeff Angelo to discuss the resources available to businesses through the Partnership during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mary Bontrager, Executive Vice-President of Talent Development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, joins Jeff Angelo to introduce an innovative new way to match students with local careers.

Angel investor Mike Colwell joins Jeff Angelo to describe the extensive resources available to Iowans who are thinking of going into business for themselves. Colwell describes the specific challenges (and benefits) of starting a business in Iowa and discusses an upcoming seminar for those that are ready to start a business.

Health care is a top issue for Iowans as candidates criss-cross the state. The DSM Fellowship Program will be hosting of series of health care issues forums and the public is invited to weigh in. Mackenzie Kaplan, a DSM Fellow, explains why the fellowship program got involved and provides details on the forums.

Andrea Woodard of the Greater Des Moines Partnership will be meeting with legislators next year to advance an agenda meant to promote economic development in Iowa. In discussing the Partnership's legislative agenda, Jeff notices that water quality is on the list. Andrea and Jeff discuss the role that water quality plays in our economic future.

Mary Bontrager, who oversees talent development for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, joins Jeff to discuss what the future jobs will require in Central Iowa and how the Partnership and businesses are getting workers of all ages "future ready."

Colleen Murphy and Kelly Foss join Jeff Angelo to provide a preview of two HUGE holiday events this weekend: Holiday Promenade in the East Village and the first Winter Downtown Farmers Market of the year.

Jeff Angelo spotlights the growth and vibrancy of one of the hottest towns in the nation: Des Moines. Powered by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. In this edition, Jeff is joined by Robbin McClelland, Manager at Brenton Skating Plaza. Opening weekend at Brenton Skating Plaza kicks off on November 15th. Activities include free skating clinics and broomball! Click to hear the details.

Want to live the dream and start your own business? Need help in keeping your small business successful. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is here to help. Jeff Angelo talks with Christina Moffatt Director of Small Business Resources for the Greater Des Moines Partnership - Christina is ALSO a small business owner.

Ever dreamed of starting your own business? In this hot economy, NOW is the time. But where do you begin? Good news: there IS support. BUT get ready to answer some TOUGH questions. Mike Colwell, Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, joins Jeff Angelo with the details.

Iowa is an unique position: candidates for President are crisscrossing the state on an almost daily basis. How can Iowans influence the agenda of these candidates? Courtney Shaw of the Greater Des Moines Partnership joins Jeff Angelo to discuss how the Iowa Caucus Consortium works to connect Iowans with the candidates.

Downtown Des Moines events director Colleen Murphy announces the dates for the World Food and Music Festival along with the headlining music act and the new food vendors for this year. Colleen also describes for Jeff how the organizers keeps costs down for families that attend the festival.

David Maahs, Executive Vice President of Economic Development, Greater Des Moines Partnership, joins Jeff to talk about how "opportunity zones" may result in an upgrade to your neighborhood.