• Monday, June 16 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (in-person): Young Professionals Connection Reimagine DART with YPC & CXR
  • Event Description: Join Capital Crossroads and YPC at DART Central Station for a sneak peek at how the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is working to keep our communities connected. Learn how elected officials and DART leaders are reimagining regional transportation in DSMUSA and what it means for you.
• Thursday, June 19 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (virtual): Business Record - Fearless Focus: Women's Health Care
  • Event Description: Women have long faced disparities in receiving adequate health care, and conditions that predominantly affect women have fewer studies dedicated to them. For instance, women who visited emergency departments with chest pain waited 29% longer than men to be evaluated for possible heart attacks, the Journal of the American Heart Association reported in 2022. Only 1% of health care research and innovation was invested in female-specific conditions beyond oncology, according to 2020 data published by the McKinsey Health Institute. Iowa ranks last among all 50 states with the fewest obstetrics doctors per capita, according to the Cicero Institute. In 2024 the state implemented one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country. Women of color face heightened health disparities compared to white women. The good news? Several health care leaders have devoted their careers to tackling these issues. In this discussion experts from across the state will share what these trends mean for women’s health care in Iowa, and they will highlight solutions they’re working to implement.
• Thursday, June 19 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (in-person): Young Professionals Connection June Social at In Confidence
  • Event Description: Sshhhhhhhh….. Join us for a SOCIAL HOUR  at In Confidence, a Speakeasy Bar in the Heart of Downtown Des Moines. This is a great time to socialize with current, new, and prospective members of Young Professionals Connection. Come and go as you please and we encourage you to bring a friend! If you don't know anyone else, that's okay -- this is the place to meet new people!
• Wednesdays through June 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (in-person): Greater Des Moines Partnership Out to Lunch

  • Event Description: Out to Lunch is a free event that is open to the public, designed with the goal of creating a unique and fun opportunity for Downtown Des Moines (DSM) employees, residents and visitors to socialize with others in a vibrant, outdoor Downtown DSM setting with local food trucks and live music on select days throughout the summer.  

    Out to Lunch will take place every Wednesday from May 21 – June 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

    The Tippie College of Business is proud to sponsor the June 11 event.

• Wednesday, June 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (in-person): LeadDSM Leadership Workshop Series: Mental Health Matters
  • Event Description: Join us for an insightful session on Mental Health Matters: Uncover the crucial insights to recognize and address mental health signals within your professional development. In today's fast-paced world, understanding the signs of mental health struggles is more important than ever. This presentation delves into the subtle cues that may indicate an employee is facing challenges, ranging from increased stress to mood fluctuations. Gain valuable knowledge on how to create a safe space where colleagues feel comfortable seeking help. But it doesn't stop at identification -- we equip you with actionable strategies to provide meaningful support. Join us and bring your team to learn how to initiate conversations with empathy and offer assistance without judgement.
• Thursday, June 26 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST (virtual): Delta Dental's The Green Room - LEADING WITH PURPOSE: Engaging employees and earning customer loyalty

  • Event Description: Are your company’s purpose and values driving your business forward, or are they just words on a wall? Aligning your mission with customer passions and employee motivations can be the key to unlocking a competitive advantage. We’ll discuss how in the next Delta Dental of Iowa Green Room, “Leading with purpose: Engaging employees and earning customer loyalty” on Thursday, June 26, at 12 p.m. CT.

    In this free virtual session, April Schmaltz, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa, will be joined by guests, Alyssa Saunders, executive vice president at Anthologic, and Leslie Irlbeck, COO of Metro Waste Authority. Together, they’ll explore how purpose becomes the most powerful when it’s shared — across roles, experiences and audiences.

• Thursday, July 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:000 p.m. (in-person): Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Nonprofit Training - OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
  • Event Description: This interactive session is designed to introduce participants to the roles of nonprofits and their boards and empower you to map out a meaningful plan for your terms. Through video, storytelling and hands-on workbook exercises, we will explore the dimensions of commitment, governance and fiduciary duties. Alongside fellow leaders, develop a learning plan that will enhance your experience and build on your abilities as an ambassador for your organization.
• Wednesday, July 16 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (in-person): 2025 Iowa Hunger Summit

  • Event Description: The Iowa Hunger Summit is a free, public event held annually, bringing together hundreds of food security leaders from across our state. Participants include representatives from community organizations, businesses, government agencies, social services, faith-based communities, academic institutions and other groups that lead or participate in projects to eradicate hunger.

    This year's theme, From the Ground Up, underscores the importance of nurturing sustainable solutions to food insecurity at every stage of life. Lasting change requires a lifelong commitment to nutrition, from infancy to older adulthood and every moment in between. By engaging in conversations about the root causes of hunger and seeking best practices from around Iowa and the country, we can strengthen the foundation of Iowa’s food systems to support health and well-being across generations. From early childhood development to aging with dignity, ensuring access to nutritious food across the lifespan is essential for building a resilient, food-secure future.

• Thursday, July 31 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (in-person): Business Record's 2025 Women of Influence

  • The Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They have devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They have spent countless hours on various boards and are role models with impeccable ethics. They have blazed a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow.

    The Women of Influence event will recognize Central Iowa women for their contributions in the public or private sector. Winners are chosen based on the impact they have made in their chosen field or for their contributions through civic and philanthropic organizations. This event will also award the Woman Business Owner of the Year and Emerging Woman of Influence. 

Check out the Greater DSM Partnership page for more upcoming events in the area.