Principal helps people and companies around the world build, protect and advance their financial well-being through retirement, insurance and asset management solutions that fit their lives. Our employees are passionate about helping clients of all income and portfolio sizes achieve their goals – offering innovative ideas, investment expertise and real-life solutions to make financial progress possible.
MidAmerican Energy Company provides electric service to 739,000 customers and natural gas service to 719,000 customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. It is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Information about MidAmerican Energy is available on the company's website, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages, which can be accessed via www.midamericanenergy.com.
Prairie Meadows has been a vital part of the central Iowa community since it began operations in 1989. It has made its main goal, as a non-profit company, to fulfill the mission of giving back to the community. In two decades, they have donated more than $1.9 billion back into Iowa’s communities in support of the arts, education, economic development, and community betterment.
Prairie Meadows offers nonstop casino action, live and simulcast horse racing, sports wagering, big-name entertainment, local and regional musical acts, and full-service dining amenities. Additionally, Prairie Meadows Hotel provides our guests with a convenient, comfortable place to stay. And their Events Center facilities are ideal for hosting large community gatherings, weddings, business meetings, trade shows, and celebrations with friends and family.
First and foremost a community bank, West Bank has built a strong reputation for being responsive to local needs. West Bank employees place a high priority on community involvement, lending their time and talents to a long list of civic and community projects.
Founded in 1893, West Bank provides full-service banking and trust services to businesses and consumers. With assets over $2 billion, the company has locations in Des Moines, Coralville and Rochester, Minnesota.
From its humble beginnings in 1893, one thing has not changed. Every customer, from the smallest to the largest, deserves our full attention and top-notch customer service.
Whether you’re an old friend or a brand new business, we invite you to take advantage of the stability and reliability that comes with being West Bank Strong.
Since 1917, Bankers Trust has been a leading financial institution for commercial and consumer banking services. Headquartered in Des Moines, Bankers Trust is Iowa’s largest privately held community bank. Through 12 Central Iowa locations (including Ames) and offices in Cedar Rapids, Omaha, Sioux Falls and Phoenix, Bankers Trust offers customers outstanding service and a full selection of products and services.
Bankers Trust has a 100-year legacy of strong leadership, clear vision and community investment. Each year, Bankers Trust invests $1 million in the community, and its employees volunteer more than 13,000 hours annually with nonprofits. This leadership has earned Bankers Trust numerous community awards including Best Bank, Best Commercial Lender, the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Community Champion Award, the Give Back Iowa Challenge Award, the Greater Des Moines Partnership and West Des Moines Chamber Inclusion Awards, and many others. Learn more at BankersTrust.com.
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Over four decades, we’ve become one of the Midwest’s premier full-service advertising agencies. The 97 people who serve our Des Moines and Sioux Falls locations blend their diverse talents, innovative ideas and unique perspectives to keep our agency and clients one step ahead. We realize that navigating marketing and media landscapes can quickly become complex, particularly in today’s environment. You can rely on our team to be ahead of the curve on rapidly changing trends — and to investigate and employ the latest techniques — so your team can focus on running your business and programs.
Krause Group is a family-owned parent company of a diverse set of businesses located in the United States and Italy. Significant holdings include Kum & Go, a convenience-store with 400 locations across 13 states; Solar Transport, a tank truck carrier and logistics provider; Parma Calcio, an Italian soccer club; Vietti and Enrico Serafino, two wineries based in Piedmont, Italy; Krause+, a real estate development and property management company; Casa di Langa, a sustainable 5‑star resort in Piedmont, Italy; and Des Moines Menace, a US-based soccer team. Krause Group is also committed to USL Pro Iowa, an initiative to bring soccer to Central Iowa along with the construction of a multi-use stadium and global plaza in downtown Des Moines.
The organization draws on generations of business expertise, most notably 60+ years of ownership of Kum & Go and Solar Transport prior to the pending sale in 2023. Krause Group Founder and CEO, Kyle J. Krause also has over two decades of experience in soccer team ownership.
The purpose of Krause Group is to enhance the way people experience the world by nurturing a family of brands while creating opportunities to do good. The organization is committed to creating a culture that actively fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion and drives innovation toward sustainability.
Celebrating 8 years of Krause Group and nearly 100 years of entrepreneurial spirit and business ownership by Kyle and members of his family, the purpose-driven organization has a commitment to community engagement and corporate social responsibility, donating at least 10% of profits to the communities it serves each year.
Learn more at KrauseGroup.com.
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company®
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® is a leader in the fixed index annuity marketplace. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, we are committed to providing safe retirement products with integrity, as well as superior service to our nationwide network of agents and their policyholders. Our core values align with serving in and contributing to the communities where we live and work. Our 585+ plus employees work to strengthen our community through their long-standing tradition as active members of the community. For more information, please visit www.american-equity.com
UnityPoint Health is the state's first and largest integrated health system, serving nearly one of every three patients in Iowa. Through relationships with 25 hospitals in metropolitan and rural communities and more than 140 physician clinics, UnityPoint Health provides care throughout Iowa and western Illinois.
Serving Blank Children's Hospital, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Methodist West Hospital and Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
Full Court Press is responsible for some of Des Moines’ favorite bars and restaurants. FCP, Inc. started in 2000 by seven guys who had a few concepts they thought might work in the great town of Des Moines.
The first project was the Royal Mile in December of 2001. The Royal Mile is a British Pub with a small Belgian bar, The Red Monk, that opened upstairs in June of 2004. The Hessen Haus was opened in January of 2004 and celebrated Des Moines’ first Oktoberfest in September of 2004.
In February 2005 The High Life Lounge, a 1960’s corner tap opened. The success of the High Life Lounge was followed by the opening of el Bait Shop in April of 2006.
Since then, the FCP name has come to encompass many restaurants that span a wide array of drinks, cuisine, and experiences. Enjoy cajun food, Tex-mex, Chinese-inspired pizza, and more at various locations. Now featuring a not-so-secret speakeasy, roadside chicken joint, and Dogtown beer and burger saloon-style restaurant. Multiple locations offer delicious brunches, huge beer selections, and unique cocktail menus. There is a location to cater to whatever you’re craving.
In 1947, Charles H. Betts, Sr. established Betts Cadillac in downtown Des Moines with a mission of service leadership and automotive excellence. In 1988 we began a process to purchase the dealership and in 2008, the name officially changed to the Willis Auto Campus. Over the years, as we've expanded our dealership to include Cadillac, Lexus, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Infiniti, and MINI, we have established a tradition of treating each customer like a guest in our home.
From our award-winning sales and service to accessories, collision, and detail departments serving every make and model, we look forward to assisting you with all your automotive needs.
Founded by Paul Rottenberg in 2000, Orchestrate Hospitality has emerged as a leader in hospitality management, consulting and support with its impressive portfolio of hotel, restaurant and market clients. Orchestrate Hospitality’s projects have ranged from managing the multi-million dollar rehabilitation of the historic Temple for Performing Arts in Des Moines, to tackling new building and management projects such as the Hilton Garden Inn – Des Moines/Urbandale and establishing downtown restaurant and markets with chef partner George Formaro.
Flexible to fit events of all types and sizes. A small meeting of 10, to a concert of 17,000! Catch Iowa’s Largest Ballroom! 37 meeting rooms. 150,000-square foot expo hall, divisible by 3. Tax-Exempt convention center! 17,000-seat arena. 1,900 hotel rooms within one mile. Skywalk access to hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Easily accessible from the Interstate & Airport.
From insights to action, ITA Group crafts personalized business strategies and engagement solutions that create connections, motivate audiences and drive purposeful change for some of the world's biggest brands. With operations globally and throughout the U.S., ITA Group has spent 60+ years as a proven, trusted partner for countless organizations, helping them find purpose and potential in their employees, channel partners and customers. Find out more at www.itagroup.com.
Atlantic Bottling Company is a privately owned, independent bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products for southwest, central and south central Iowa. The company operates from two Iowa locations: its headquarters in Atlantic and a second facility in Waukee. Atlantic Bottling Company has a longstanding record of involvement in community-oriented programs throughout Greater Des Moines.
Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and over 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future.