Des Moines Connectors

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.”


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.


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

events. SeeDesMoines.com/dmconnectors

Why Greater Des Moines?MIDWESTERN HOSPITALITY

Feels like home

Warm and friendly

Charming

Great amenities


Greater Des Moines hosted

2.9 million visitors from

July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009.

This averages to

7,950 visitors per day.


The visitors generated

$1.5 billion in domestic

travel expenditures

in Polk and Dallas

counties.


Convention Delegate Spending


Tradeshow Week named Des Moines the

most affordable city to hold a tradeshow in for two years in a row.


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.


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.


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/

dmconnectors

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.


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.


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
