GDMCVB Mission Statement
Promote Greater Des Moines as a fun, vibrant and affordable destination.
Increase visitors to our community.
Contribute to the local economy.
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GDMCVBBrand PromiseWe are the visitor’s and meeting professional’s trusted partner – the
heart, soul and energy of our destination.
We drive economic success and enhance the
quality of life in our communities. Our
communities appreciate our contributions.
“The better the CVB, the better the experience.”
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Des Moines CONNECTORS
The GDMCVB and DMASC encourage local business leaders and community
members to promote Greater Des Moines as a meeting and event location.
You are the conduit to identifying future conventions, meetings, sporting events and tradeshows in Greater Des Moines!
Why Greater Des Moines?CENTRAL LOCATION
Located where Interstates 35 and 80 meet making the city easily accessible from
any direction.
One quarter of the U.S. can drive to
Des Moines in one day, and 56 million people live within a 700-mile
radius.
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Why Greater Des Moines?KEY FACTS
Non-stop flights from 16 cities.
Four-mile, climate-controlled skywalk system.
Population of 562,906.
More than $2.2 billion in recent development.
101 hotels offering more than 10,000 rooms.
Unique meeting facilities for small groups to large gatherings.
Sporting event facilities for all types of sports and sizes of
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Why Greater Des Moines?MIDWESTERN HOSPITALITY
Feels like home
Warm and friendly
Charming
Great amenities
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Greater Des Moines hosted
2.9 million visitors from
July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009.
This averages to
7,950 visitors per day.
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The visitors generated
$1.5 billion in domestic
travel expenditures
in Polk and Dallas
counties.
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Convention Delegate Spending
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Tradeshow Week named Des Moines the
most affordable city to hold a tradeshow in for two years in a row.
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2010 Corporate Travel IndexDes Moines’ Cost per Diem for corporate travel is $294.29.
This ranks us 19th least expensive out of the top100 cities.
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Group & Visitor Impact195,212 definite convention room nights
x $294.29 Cost per Diem
=$57,448,939
OR
For every $1 of hotel/motel tax received by the GDMCVB,
we return $20.20 back to the Greater Des Moines economy.
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Events Brought in by Des Moines CONNECTORS
National Governors Association Annual Meeting
Central Iowa Wellness Conference
Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Annual Conference
National Pheasant Fest
National Society for Histotechnology Tri-State Symposium Z3 Kids triathlon USA Volleyball Iowa Adult Regionals Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting
Crime Stoppers International Training Conference
American Public Works
North American Snow Conference
USSSA Baseball & Softball tournaments & World Series events
American Quilters Society Quilt Show & Expo
National Main Street Trust
World Percheron CongressSeeDesMoines.com/
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How Can You Be a Des Moines
CONNECTOR?
Connect the people you know with Greater Des Moines!
• Family & Friends• Professional Associations
• Organizations & Committees• Corporate
• Sporting Events
Encourage them to consider Greater Des Moines as their
next meeting or event destination.
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As a Des Moines CONNECTOR, you are our connection to a stronger
city!
Hosting a group of 100 can add $25,000 to our local economy.
More tips at restaurants.
More gas sold at convenience stores.
More retail sales.
Higher attraction attendance.
One phone call or email can make a difference.
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We Can Help You Help Greater Des Moines!
The GDMCVB and DMASC are committed to providing you with complimentary assistance and support as you work as a Des Moines Connector to secure future meetings and events.
Serve as an adviser from start to finish
Research organization’s past meeting history
Identify hotels and facilities to host event
Customize and present bids
Coordinate site inspections of city amenities
Provide attendance-building promotions and promotional materials
Online housing assistance
On-site registration assistance
On-site visitor information
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