The Greater Des Moines Partnership Presents Free Workshops to Support Small Business Growth

11 Mar 2026

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The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features regional experts in accounting, human resources, marketing, sales, and other key business disciplines. Each session highlights five key points on specific topics to help small business owners be successful.

The 2026 lineup consists of six free events. Each event will take place virtually via Zoom from 9 – 10 a.m. The full schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, Aug. 26: Trends Impacting HR and Employees: Essential Insights for Small and Mid-size Business Owners (Register here.)

Wednesday, Sept. 23: The Growth Blind Spot (Register here.)

Wednesday, Oct. 28: Moving Work, Moving People, Moving Mountains (Register here.)

All sessions are open to small and mid-size business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders seeking perspectives to support business growth.

To learn more about the Top Five Series for Small Business, contact Emily McLain at the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

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