Presentations
March 6, 2025
Projected 2025 Polk County Reassessment Real Estate Valuations
The featured speaker was Bryon Tack, Chief Deputy, with the Polk County Assessor's Office . Bryon presented on recent real estate sales data, market trends and a look at the projected 2025 Polk County reassessment real estate valuations.
January 9, 2025
2024 State Election Review and 2025 Legislation
The featured speakers were Jim Carney and Jenny Dorman with the Carney & Appleby Law Firm. They presented an update on the 2024 state elections and discussed issues to be addressed by the 2025 legislature.
December 11, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act
The featured speaker was Brandon Pratt, CPA, with the Capital Collective CPA Firm. Brandon presented an update on the Corporate Transparency Act, the Financial Crime Enforcement Network and the Beneficial Owners Reporting Information requirements for LLCs and some corporations.
November 7, 2024
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Update
The featured speaker was Amanda Wanke, CEO of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). Amanda presented an overview of DART's recent activities, current projects, and future plans.
August 1, 2024
Middlebrook Agrihood Development
The featured speaker was Tim Portzen, Vice President of Diligent Development. Tim presented an update on the Middlebrook Agrihood residential and commercial development in Cumming.
June 6, 2024
City of Des Moines Update
The featured speaker was Carrie Kruse, Interim Economic Development Administrator with the City of Des Moines. Carrie presented an update on recent developments, current projects and future plans in the City of Des Moines.
May 2, 2024
InvestDSM Update
The featured speakers were Amber Lynch, Executive Director and Christopher Civitate, Neighborhood Development Director for InvestDSM. Amber and Christopher presented an update on recent activities, current projects and future plans.
April 4, 2024
​Transportation Project Update
The featured speaker was Dylan Mullinex, Executive Officer, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMAMPO). Dylan presented an update on the local transportation projects that are being considered for DMAMPO funding.
March 7, 2024
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Presentation
The featured speaker was Mel Pins, Executive Officer, Solid Waste & Contaminated Sites Section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Mel discussed the environmental due diligence process, and presented a summary of technical and financial assistance programs, highlighted by the Varsity Theater project.
September 7, 2023
Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Update
The featured speaker was Brian Buethe, President and CEO of the Grimes Chamber and Economic Development. Brian presented an update on recent activity, current projects and future developments in the city of Grimes.
August 3, 2023
Iowa Real Estate Developers Association
The featured speaker was Joe Mitchell, President and Founder of the Iowa Real Estate Developers Association (IRDA). Joe talked about the mission and initiatives of the IRDA and its membership.
June 1, 2023
Iowa Secretary of State Office
The featured speaker was Paul Pate, Iowa Secretary of State. Secretary Pate presented an update on the Iowa Secretary of State Office and its duties, responsibilities and activities.
May 4, 2023
Des Moines Residential Market Update
The featured speaker was Kim Bakey, President of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors and CEO of Home Services of Iowa. Kim presented an update on the current Des Moines area residential market and the market outlook.
April 6, 2023
Banking Update
The featured speaker was Jeff Plagge, State of Iowa Superintendent of Banking. Jeff reviewed the Iowa Division of Banking duties & responsibilities, and shared his perspective on the current status of local, regional and national banks with operations in Iowa.
April 6, 2023
Banking Update
The featured speaker was Jeff Plagge, State of Iowa Superintendent of Banking. Jeff reviewed the Iowa Division of Banking duties & responsibilities, and shared his perspective on the current status of local, regional and national banks with operations in Iowa.
January 5, 2023
Update from the Polk County Assessor's Office