Small Business and Startup Stories DSM
Startup Stories DSM features conversations with entrepreneurs who share both their victories and failures on their paths to success. It is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
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Sola Insurance CEO and Co-Founder Wesley Pergament joins The Partnership"s Diana Wright and talks about their mission is to expedite the recovery process for those impacted by natural disasters by utilizing data to provide payouts in a matter of days.
Susan Watts and Alice Vernon from Olson Larson Galleries join The Partnership"s Emily McLain and discuss the 45-year history of their women-owned business in Historic Valley Junction.
One man’s waste is another man’s jet fuel: Rise Energy offers solutions for biomass waste
Ryan Smith, CEO and co-founder of Rise Energy, joins The Partnership"s Diana Wright and shares how the company empowers enterprises to become exceptional stewards of their resources. Their proprietary technology converts underutilized biomass into valuable, carbon-negative products to increase revenue and reduce emissi
Gina Ross and Andy Behnke of In Harmony Farm join The Partnership"s Diana Wright and talk about the organization"s commitment to creating an environment focused on inclusion, empowerment, and respect for all, and how the farm bridges the gap between urban gardening and small-scale/conventional farming for historically
Kevin Mason, professional historian and creator of Notes on Iowa, joins Diana Wright and talks about Iowa"s environmental history. Find more resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses, visit www.dsmpartnership.com/smallbusiness
In its third generation of family ownership, Toad Valley Golf Course celebrated its 50th year in 2023
Allison Brady, owner of Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill, joins The Partnership"s Emily McLain and talks about growing the business in its third generation of family ownership. For more information and resources on small business and entrepreneurship, visit www.dsmpartnership.com/smallbusiness