Iowa Events Center

Drone Nerds Displays Agricultural Drone Technology Solutions at Iowa Ag Expo 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Florida-based Drone Nerds, a leader in consumer and enterprise drone solutions, will be present at the 2024 Iowa Ag Expo conference, which will be hosted at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA.

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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Florida-based Drone Nerds, a leader in consumer and enterprise drone solutions, will be present at the 2024 Iowa Ag Expo conference, which will be hosted at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA.
  • Drone Nerds is partnered with several leading drone manufacturers, including DJI, as its premier partner in North America.
  • As part of its autonomous drone and fleet management solutions, Drone Nerds will showcase a variety of drone technology and payloads it offers within its suite of enterprise services.
  • Drone Nerds will be at Iowa Ag Expo from January 30th through February 1st at booth IH24.

IOWA CAUCUS CONSORTIUM AND MEDIA CENTER RETURN FOR 2024 IOWA CAUCUSES

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iowa Caucus Consortium will return for the 2024 election to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an accommodating and beneficial experience.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iowa Caucus Consortium will return for the 2024 election to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an accommodating and beneficial experience.
  • The Iowa Caucus Consortium, which began in 2008, is an initiative of Catch Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Partnership in close collaboration with the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa .
  • One of the primary benefits of the Consortium is the establishment of a Media Center, where visiting and local members of the media can set up workspaces for covering the Iowa Caucuses schedule for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
  • For more information about the Iowa Caucus Consortium or the Media Day event, please contact Courtney Shaw at [email protected] or Alex Wilson at [email protected] .

IOWA CAUCUS CONSORTIUM AND MEDIA CENTER RETURN FOR 2024 IOWA CAUCUSES

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iowa Caucus Consortium will return for the 2024 election to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an accommodating and beneficial experience.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iowa Caucus Consortium will return for the 2024 election to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an accommodating and beneficial experience.
  • The Iowa Caucus Consortium, which began in 2008, is an initiative of Catch Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Partnership in close collaboration with the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa .
  • One of the primary benefits of the Consortium is the establishment of a Media Center, where visiting and local members of the media can set up workspaces for covering the Iowa Caucuses schedule for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
  • For more information about the Iowa Caucus Consortium or the Media Day event, please contact Courtney Shaw at [email protected] or Alex Wilson at [email protected] .

2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award to Honor Dr. Alison Bentley on Oct. 25

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Monday, October 23, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa , Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) will be presented to Dr. Alison Bentley, Plant Geneticist and Bayer Visiting Scholar in the Plant Breeding Center at The University of Minnesota, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to wheat research and her exceptional dedication to science communication. The award ceremony will take place Oct. 25, 2023, during a breakfast and presentation event at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. BCCA will be held as a side event at the International Borlaug Dialogue as part of the World Food Prize.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa , Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) will be presented to Dr. Alison Bentley, Plant Geneticist and Bayer Visiting Scholar in the Plant Breeding Center at The University of Minnesota, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to wheat research and her exceptional dedication to science communication.
  • The Borlaug CAST Communication Award, named in honor of Dr. Norman Borlaug, a Nobel Prize laureate and author of the first CAST publication and Dr. Charles A.
  • Please visit our landing page to register for the event and for more information about the 2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award.
  • What: 2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Presentation to Dr. Alison Bentley

Third Annual Tech Hub LIVE is Back in Des Moines July 24-26

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Hub LIVE is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated event, bringing together tech-enabled, data-driven agriculture practitioners for a groundbreaking conference. Scheduled to take place July 24-26 in Des Moines, Iowa, this must-attend event promises a unique experience that combines knowledge sharing, learning opportunities, and valuable networking.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Hub LIVE is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated event, bringing together tech-enabled, data-driven agriculture practitioners for a groundbreaking conference.
  • Scheduled to take place July 24-26 in Des Moines, Iowa, this must-attend event promises a unique experience that combines knowledge sharing, learning opportunities, and valuable networking.
  • Tech Hub LIVE continues to enhance its offerings by developing new elements with Fireside Tech Chats showcasing top retailers and industry leaders sharing experiences, case studies, and best practices.
  • Tech Hub LIVE has announced a groundbreaking addition for 2023, the inaugural meeting for Women in Ag Tech on July 24 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

ParkDSM, Des Moines, Iowa's, Parking App Powered by ParkMobile, Expands Partnership to Offer Parking Reservations

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., has expanded its partnership with ParkDSM, a parking app for the City of Des Moines, to offer parking reservations throughout the City of Des Moines. Through ParkDSM, reservations can be made for upcoming events at the Iowa Events Center, and more public and private off-street locations will be added soon. Reservations can be made via the ParkDSM app.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile , the #1 parking app in the U.S., has expanded its partnership with ParkDSM, a parking app for the City of Des Moines, to offer parking reservations throughout the City of Des Moines.
  • "As a result of the success of ParkDSM, we've expanded the app's features to offer parking reservations throughout the city," says John Davis, City Traffic Engineer from the City of De Moines.
  • "Since launching ParkDSM in April, our residents have adopted the parking app and have been using it regularly.
  • We're excited to introduce parking reservations now and utilize another one of the great features ParkMobile offers."

ParkMobile Partners with Oak View Group to Offer a Digital Parking Payments Platform for Sports & Live Entertainment Venues

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile, the No. 1 digital parking payment solution in North America, announced today a new partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), the leading global venue development, advisory, and investment company for both the sports and live entertainment industries. The partnership will improve the guest experience by offering digital payments at OVG's stadiums, arenas, performing arts centers, convention centers, fairgrounds, and casinos around the country. With ParkMobile as an official parking payments partner for OVG, guests will be able to reserve and guarantee parking in advance of attending and/or digitally pay onsite for events at over 150 venues.

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  • 1 digital parking payment solution in North America, announced today a new partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), the leading global venue development, advisory, and investment company for both the sports and live entertainment industries.
  • With ParkMobile as an official parking payments partner for OVG, guests will be able to reserve and guarantee parking in advance of attending and/or digitally pay onsite for events at over 150 venues.
  • We're thrilled to officially announce ParkMobile as a parking payments partner and start working with them at our venues," said Joe Leung, Vice President of Parking & Mobility, OVG360, which is the third-party, service-oriented division of OVG.
  • A user can view a full list of upcoming events with all the available parking options on the ParkMobile app or the venue's reservation page.

AM Best to Address Global Insurance Symposium’s Event on the Future of Insurance

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

AM Bests Matthew C. Mosher will deliver the keynote speech at the Global Insurance Symposiums upcoming event on the future of insurance, which is scheduled for April 19-21, 2022 in Des Moines, IA.

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  • AM Bests Matthew C. Mosher will deliver the keynote speech at the Global Insurance Symposiums upcoming event on the future of insurance, which is scheduled for April 19-21, 2022 in Des Moines, IA.
  • The theme of the three-day event is focused on what insurance will look like in 2030.
  • The panel will address the present and future roles, opportunities and responsibilities of the insurance industry for ESG issues.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Spectra Announces FEVO As Official Group Ticketing Partner

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FEVO , a leading social commerce technology company that lets friends shop together, today announced it has been named the official group ticketing partner of Spectra , an industry leader in live events and entertainment.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FEVO , a leading social commerce technology company that lets friends shop together, today announced it has been named the official group ticketing partner of Spectra , an industry leader in live events and entertainment.
  • Spectra will primarily utilize FEVO for group ticketing opportunities at its venues but is looking to take advantage and sample the variety of e-commerce solutions available to offer fans using the FEVO platform.
  • "Our partnership is driven by one major factor: fan experience," Bryan Furey, SVP of Spectra Partnerships, said.
  • "Solidifying an official partnership with Spectra is a win-win and another great partnership and friendship we're extremely proud of.

Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces 2020 Strategic Priorities, Board Members

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2020 Strategic Priorities and shared its 2019 accomplishments at the 131st Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2020 Strategic Priorities and shared its 2019 accomplishments at the 131st Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.
  • We will continue to focus on Greater Des Moines' opportunities that will maximize our momentum as we move into 2020."
  • See the full list of the 2020 Greater Des Moines Partnership Board of Directors and Executive Board.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.