City of Des Moines  
Office of Economic Development  
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400 East 1st Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-283-4004

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About OED

Kaleidoscope MallOur goal is to assist businesses to locate and expand in the City of Des Moines. We are dedicated to meeting your business needs by focusing our resources and implementing creative approaches to assure the success of your project. Services provided include the following:

Project management:

  • Identification of land, financing and other resources to facilitate projects
  • Liaison with other City departments regarding development
  • Referrals for business licenses, job training & recruitment and other information

Confidential building and site selection assistance

Redevelopment:

  • Assembly of land for new development available at competitive prices
  • Consistent design standards developed to protect investment.
  • Coordination with utility providers

Development financing:

  • Loan packaging and servicing
  • Business technical assistance referrals

Your existing and future development needs are our priority. Please contact one of our staff for assistance at the numbers listed below or e-mail us at: OED@dmgov.org

Richard A. Clark, City Manager, 515-283-4141,
raclark@dmgov.org
Matthew A. Anderson, Economic Development Administrator, 515-283-4012, maanderson@dmgov.org
Andrea K. Hauer, Economic Development Coordinator, 515-237-1350, akhauer@dmgov.org
Terrance N. Vorbrich, Economic Development Coordinator, 515-237-1375, tnvorbrich@dmgov.org
Rita Conner, Economic Development Coordinator, 515-283-4019,
raconner@dmgov.org
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