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  • Top City of young Professionals

    On July 12, 2011 Forbes magazine said the Des Moines metro is the best city in the nation for young professionals. This is the first time the area has been ranked No. 1 on the list.

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  • Des Moines - Great Place for a New Business

    The City of Des Moines is a great place to locate or expand your businesses. The Des Moines Office of Economic Development office is dedicated to helping you meet your existing and future development needs.

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What's Happening
Des Moines Downtown
What's Happening

Want a showcase downtown building? Looking for a funky urban village location? Sites set on a little bit of elbow room? Click on the links below to find other businesses that are building and expanding in Des Moines.

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Doing Business in Des Moines
Gray's Lake at night
Doing Business in Des Moines

Des Moines is the city in which to locate or expand your business. Dynamic business climate, productive workforce, wonderful quality of life - Des Moines, is the place.

Redevelopment Opportunity
Fire Station #1
City of Des Moines Fire Station No. 1

Central Fire Station #1, located at 900 Mulberry St., will be relocated to new facilities currently under construction. The current fire station property will be available for redevelopment in March-May 2013.

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