6th Avenue Corridor

08/31/2026

Entrepreneur Field Days made its first stop right here in the 6th Avenue Corridor, giving visitors a free chance to step inside North Des Moines Town Hall and hear directly from local developer Kuuku Saah about the work being built there.

The series will continue with visits across Central Iowa throughout September, including stops at Thelma's Treats and Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design. The series takes inspiration from traditional agricultural field days, swapping fields and farms for businesses and inviting entrepreneurs to share what they've learned along the way.

08/25/2026

08/19/2026

Another great addition to the district!

06/26/2026

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Tacos La Familia, a mainstay of Des Moines' River Bend neighborhood, plans to expand. Where will it go? See link below ⬇️

📸 Travis LaCoss/The Register

06/09/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Lincoln Savings Bank for becoming a 2026 donor to the 6th Avenue Corridor! 💛

We are so grateful for their generous $4,000 contribution in support of our organization, our small businesses, and our district. It's the commitment of community partners like Lincoln Savings Bank that makes the work we do possible and reminds us just how much people believe in the future of 6th Avenue.

Thank you, Lincoln Savings Bank, for investing in this community. We are honored to have you by our side. 🙏

💼 Interested in sponsoring a business or event? We'd love to connect! Reach out to us at [email protected] or give us a call, we'd be happy to chat about how you can make a difference in the district.

06/08/2026

💰 Did Someone Say Funding?

If accessing capital has been the barrier standing between you and the next level of your business, we have something for you.

The E3 (Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem) Program is now accepting applications and one of our biggest focuses is connecting small business owners with the funding they need to start, grow, and sustain their businesses.

Through the E3 Program you can get connected to:
💵 Grant opportunities
🏦 Small business loan resources
📋 Guidance on how to apply and qualify for capital
🛠️ Additional tools and support to strengthen your business for funding opportunities

We know that access to capital has not always been equitable. That is exactly why this program exists: to give a fair shot at the funding that can change everything.

Applications are open now. Do not wait.
👉 Apply here: https://css.dmgov.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService #/applicationAssistant?sectionName=All&showTemplates=false

Need help with your application? We have got you covered!
📧 [email protected]
📞 515-415-7829
Your business has what it takes. Let us help you fund it. 💪

Citizen Self Service website

06/03/2026

Your business has a story and we want to help tell it.

By taking a few minutes to fill out our business survey, you're giving us the data we need to attract donors and advocates who invest in the 6th Avenue Corridor — which means more grants, loans, and programs available to you.

Your information also gets your business listed across local, regional, and national Main Street directories, so more people can find and support you.

The more we know about you, the more we can do for you.

👉 Tell us about your business:

06/01/2026

WE DID IT! 🎉

Check out the KCCI News feature here: https://youtu.be/Rt2dr_zPJ_4?si=eJ77Pyi-5pItjf-j

Last Friday, we officially launched the E3 (Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem) Program and we are still feeling the energy from the room!

With over 50 incredible guests in attendance, the night was a powerful reminder of just how much our community believes in building a future where every entrepreneur has a fair shot. We are so grateful for every person who showed up, cheered us on, and helped make this moment possible.

A huge thank you to:
💛 Every guest who registered and attended
🤝 Our partners, donors (WellsFargo, JP Morgan Chase, MercyOne/Trinity Health, and City of Des Moines) supporters, and community advocates
📺 KCCI News 8 for helping us share this story with the wider community
And if you missed it, the work is just getting started.
🚨 Small business owners, this is your moment. The E3 Program is officially open and we want to support your journey! Whether you are just starting out or ready to take your business to the next level, we have resources, connections, and opportunities waiting for you, including information on grants and small business loans.

👉 Learn more and apply today: https://www.6thavedsm.org/resources
Our community showed up for this launch. Now let us show up for you. 💪

04/23/2026

Big things are happening on the 6th Avenue Corridor! We are launching the E3 (Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem) Program and we want YOU there. Join us as we take a powerful step toward building a stronger, more equitable future for small business owners in our community. Secure your spot today!

Register here:

Help us launch the E3 (Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem) Program and grow opportunity along the 6th Avenue Corridor. 🚀 This event brings neighbors, local business owners, and partners together to support inclusive, sustainable small-business growth in our community.Share your details below to ...