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Drake University
Drake University is a private institution recognized as one of the top master’s universities in the nation, with more than 5,350 students from 45 states and 60 countries. Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. This year, the University has created the Iowa Caucus Project in an effort to coordinate and expand caucus-related activities for the University and the Des Moines community.
Contacts:
Rachel Paine Caufield
Drake University
2805 University Avenue/Meredith Hall 211
Des Moines, IA 50311
515-271-1924
rachel.caufield@drake.edu
Brooke Benschoter or Lisa Lacher
Drake University
brooke.benschoter@drake.edu
lisa.lacher@drake.edu
Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes our metro area as a fun, vibrant and affordable destination to increase the number of annual visitors (meetings, conventions, events, leisure and packaged travel). We act as an information center, convention management consultant and marketing/promotion agency for Greater Des Moines.
Contact:
Greg Edwards
Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau
(515) 699-3438
405 - 6th Avenue, Suite 201
Des Moines, IA 50309
gedwards@desmoinescvb.com
Greater Des Moines Film Commission
The Greater Des Moines Film commission’s goal is to provide contacts and support for production personnel, equipment, shoot locations and accommodations to help make any media experience in Iowa efficient and low cost.
Contact:
Becky Gruening
Greater Des Moines Film Commission
400 Locust, Suite 265
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-699-3439
bgruening@desmoinescvb.com
Terry Rich
515-323-8338
tlrich@blankparkzoo.org
Toll free - 800-451-2625
Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is a local economic and community development organization serving the Central Iowa region. Our primary mission is to maintain a positive regional business climate and foster community awareness and culture.
Contact:
Susan Ramsey
Greater Des Moines Partnership
700 Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 286-4954
sramsey@desmoinesmetro.com
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (”Caucus Iowa” interactive historical exhibit)
The 10,000 square foot “Caucus Iowa” exhibit at the State Historical Museum is the definitive look at the caucus process, candidate campaigning and the impact the media has played on Iowa’s unique brand of citizen democracy. Opening October 1, 2007, “Caucus Iowa” is a must-see, caucus crash-course for any visiting member of the media.
Contact:
Mark Holub
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Building
600 East Locust St
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
515-242-5146
Mark.Holub@iowa.gov
Iowa Department of Economic Development
The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) works to engender and promote economic development policies and practices which stimulate and sustain Iowa’s economic growth and climate and that integrate efforts across public and private sectors. We can provide resources for media, campaigns and the general public on the Iowa Caucuses and Iowa’s new economy. IDED has a comprehensive website related to the Iowa Caucuses and issues important to Iowans.
Contact:
Shawn Rolland
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 E. Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.242.4805
shawn.rolland@iowalifechanging.com
