Category: News Release

Capital Crossroads: A State of the Region Event – Celebrating First Year Successes! Implementation has been led by a committed and passionate team of volunteer business and community leaders. To maintain momentum for regional growth, we recognize and celebrate these milestones reached in 2012 towards the ambitious vision plan goals. Benchmark Handout   Click here to […]

The Latino Center public forum has been rescheduled due to snow.  The new date is: Wednesday, February 27 6:30-8 p.m. Same location: North High School – 501 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines Original meeting details: Area residents have the opportunity to determine the fate of a potential Latino Center in Central Iowa.  The Latino Forum, an […]

The popularity of wellness programs at work has grown dramatically since the turn of the century. But, do these programs work, and what kind of return can a business owner expect on the investment? A statewide study conducted l last year at the request of the Wellness Capital committee for the Capital Crossroads vision plan provides compelling […]

Area residents have the opportunity to determine the fate of a potential Latino Center in Central Iowa. The Latino Forum, an offshoot of the Capitol Crossroads initiative, is exploring the possibilities for establishing a Latino Center that could provide a focal point for the Latino community, serve as a bridge with the community at large, […]

Leaders of Capital Crossroads five-year regional vision plan have developed an inter-generational mentorship program as part of the Social Capital component of the plan. Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success sustains and expands leadership throughout the region by inspiring future leaders and givers through meaningful and creative mentoring connections. The mentorship program is designed to connect participants from […]

CAPITAL CROSSROADS Regional Vision plan Q3 REPORT Wednesday, October 10, 2012 7:30 a.m. Des Moines Botanical Center – Willow Room 400 Robert Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA   Greater Des Moines –  Volunteer leaders will gather Wednesday morning, October 10, 2012, to share their Q3 report on strategy progress for the five-year regional vision plan, […]

Volunteer leaders will gather Wednesday morning, February 13, 2013, to share their 2012 Q4 report on strategy progress for the five-year regional vision plan, Capital Crossroads: A Vision for Greater Des Moines & Central Iowa.  The Co-Chairs of the ten “Capital” groups identified in the vision plan, and the urban focus area of the Capital […]

Regional Vision plan promotes GREATER DES MOINES’ FUTURE AS WORLD CLASS REGION OF NEARLY ONE MILLION PEOPLE   Greater Des Moines –  Greater Des Moines is well known as Iowa’s capital city and as one of the largest insurance industry hubs in the nation.  Local leaders hope to expand today’s image of Des Moines to […]

Capital Crossroads: A Vision for Greater Des Moines & Central Iowa final Community input meeting scheduled   Tuesday, April 26, 2011 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.   Des Moines Botanical Center 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines      Greater Des Moines – Capital Crossroads Tri-Chairs Angela Connolly – Polk County, J. Barry Griswell -Community […]

Greater Des Moines and central Iowa is at an important crossroads. The region has vibrant neighborhoods, a strong business community, dynamic arts and recreational attractions, and a desirable quality of life. But the region also has its challenges. The time is right to take advantage of opportunities and address challenges through a clear vision and […]