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The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) is sponsoring “Capital Crossroads: Leadership in Action” as part of its Daybreak Leadership Breakfast Series. This special program is focused on the corporate capital needed to help develop Capital Crossroads; a new, five-year strategy for the Central Iowa region. The breakfast event will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 7:30 […]

Posted May 6, 2013 by the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) is sponsoring “Capital Crossroads: Leadership in Action” as part of its Daybreak Leadership Breakfast Series. This special program is focused on the corporate capital needed to help develop Capital Crossroads; a new, five-year strategy for the Central Iowa […]

A recent study reveals the potential for a Latino Center in Central Iowa.  Over 38,000 Latinos live in the Des Moines metropolitan area, but currently no central organization exists for the entire Latino community.  A Center could provide a focal point for the Latino community, serve as a bridge with the community at large, and […]

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 […]

Posted February 25, 2013 by the Polk County Housing Trust Fund Former Des Moines mayor and past chairman, president and CEO of Pioneer Hi-Bred Tom Urban now serves as co-chair of the Urban Core Initiative of Capital Crossroads. What does he see as critical to revitalizing Des Moines’ urban core?  His recently published Opinion Editorial in […]

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, […]

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT CENTER, GROCERY STORE, RETAIL OUTLETS TO HELP REVITALIZE CENTRAL DES MOINES (DES MOINES, IOWA) – Plans for a new grocery store and a workforce training, education and employment center, led by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and CDT Investment, LLC, an investment group based […]

What if . . . ? The Capital Crossroads Neighborhood Improvement Sub-Committee invites you to a town hall meeting to share ideas for improving Des Moines’ neighborhoods …we had stronger support for small businesses? …there were funds for neighborhood betterment projects? …our neighborhoods had thriving commercial centers? …connections to schools in your neighborhood were expanded? […]