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REGIONAL MOMENTUM

There is a lot happening in Greater Des Moines.
Here is a sampling of our recent economic development successes:

Innovative Injection Technologies, a custom plastic injection molder that specializes in complex, highly-engineered and cosmetic plastic parts, is planning to renovate, expand and connect two buildings in West Des Moines that would represent a capital investment of $10.7 million and create 36 jobs. 

Certintell received a $100,000 Innovation Acceleration Loan from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to increase information technology support for enterprise accounts. Certintell is a client of Square One DSM, which consults with startup companies to help develop and expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Greater Des Moines.

Polk County was named the #5 County for Millennial Home Purchases by Fortune

West Des Moines and Des Moines were the #5 and #9 Best Cities for Retirement, according to Bankrate.

The Wellmark YMCA in Downtown Des Moines received $1 million from the Iowa Economic Development Authority toward the completion of a new Olympic-size swimming pool and stadium seating with capacity for 1,500 people.

 
 

RANKINGS AND RECOGNITION

If Greater Des Moines is not on your radar, it should be. 

 
 
 
 

STATISTICS

Total Growth, Employment, All Industries, 2000-2015
Des Moines Metro (MSA) vs. U.S.

Visit DesMoinesMetroData.com to see more statistics and research on the region and its component counties.

 
 

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