Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals is expanding into the Greater Des Moines area, bringing its landscape architecture, construction and maintenance services to the region. Cole Weller, president and CEO of Weller Brothers, expressed excitement about entering the Des Moines market and praised the team leading the branch location. The expansion aligns with the company’s strategic growth…

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has been awarded the Communications Award of Excellence by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Its winning entry was the 2022 515 Day video, which celebrated the Greater Des Moines region and encouraged community investment. The Partnership will now compete for the Best in Show title at the ACCE’s…

Iowa banks reported a strong first quarter of 2023 with growth in active loans, favorable liquidity and a slight increase in deposits, new data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shows. “The year-over-year increase in Iowa bank deposits signifies Iowans’ continued trust in local banks who put customer relationships and community first,” John Sorensen, president…

Principal Financial Group has introduced its first registered index-linked annuity (RILA) called Principal Strategic Outcomes. The launch aims to meet the increasing demand for annuity options amid market uncertainty and the desire to mitigate investment risk among individuals nearing retirement. The total industry sales of RILAs reached a record $41.1 billion in 2022 due to…

Catch Des Moines recently received multiple awards in national and state competitions. Its sports hype video and commercial, titled “Believe the Hype,” earned a platinum Hermes award, as well as two Telly Awards — a silver award for the 30-second spot and a bronze award for the full-length video. The Hermes Creative Awards and Telly…

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Iowa program celebrated the graduation of 25 small business owners from its ninth cohort in the spring of 2023. The graduates, representing a diverse range of industries and locations across the state, completed the program’s 12-week curriculum in early May. Coordinated by Des Moines Area Community College in…