The Greater Des Moines Partnership Hosts Its Third Annual Entrepreneur Field Days Series
3 Sep 2025
news, Entrepreneurship
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Entrepreneur Field Days provide an opportunity to hear from successful entrepreneurs and get a behind-the-scenes look at how businesses start, scale, and thrive. All sessions are free and open to the public, though registration is required.
This year’s series will feature seven area businesses, ranging from innovative manufacturers to established coffee brands and up-and-coming youth ventures.
- Tuesday, September 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Bud & Mary’s, "Growing the People’s Plant: Science, Passion, and Family Roots." (Register here.)
- Thursday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages, “Brewed to Give Back: Coffee, Community and the Future Youth.” (Register here.)
- Wednesday, September 24, Noon - 2:00 p.m.: Cyclone Fanatic, “Building a Sports Media Empire.” (Register here.)
- Tuesday, September 30, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Olson-Larsen Gallery, “An Art Legacy: Staying Current, Staying True.” (Register here.)
- Thursday, October 2, Noon - 2:00 p.m.: Repinned Upholstery, “Creating Beauty and the Craft of Second Chances.” (Register here.)
- Tuesday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. - Noon: Musa’s Lemonade, “Young & Driven: The Future of Youth Entrepreneurship.” (Register here.)
- Friday, October 17, Noon - 2:00 p.m.: Infinite Resources & Amplified DSM, “One Mic, Many Voices: Elevating Iowa’s Next Generation of Talent.” (Register here.)
You can learn more about the Entrepreneur Field Days Series here.
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