DSM USA Policy HQ

How to speak with Congress

Kaity Patchett, District Director for Rep. Cindy Axne, and Josie Beecher, District Scheduler for Sen. Joni Ernst, discuss ways in which business owners and startup founders can work with congressional members to further their business goals.

Midterm Election Recap

In this installment of the DSM USA Policy HQ podcast, Nicole Crain, Executive Vice President for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), and Jenny Klein, Director of Advocacy and Legal Counsel at Iowa Hospital Association (IHA), discuss the 2022 mid-term election and its impact on businesses in the short- and long-term.

Increasing Quality of Life Through Destination Iowa Funding

In this installment of the DSM USA Policy HQ podcast, Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) [https://www.iowaeda.com/] and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) [https://www.iowafinance.com/], and Kami Rankin, Deputy Director for Polk County Conservation [http://www.leadingyououtdoors.org/], discuss the Destination Iowa program [https://www.iowaeda.com/destination-iowa/] and similar investments around the state.

Maintaining Civility with Scott Raecker and Joseph Jones

In this installment of the DSM USA Policy HQ podcast, Scott Raecker, Executive Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, and Joseph Jones, former Executive Director of The Harkin Institute and Member of the Windsor Heights City Council, discuss how local politicians and business owners can be effective through civil discourse.

The Des Moines International Airport Terminal with Kevin Foley and Kirk Leeds

Kevin foley, Executive Director of the Des Moines International Airport, and Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association join DSM USA Policy HQ and discuss the the Des Moines International Airport terminal project.