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Iowa hotel association recognizes 2024’s top operator
The Kinseth siblings — Leslie, Bruce and Gary Kinseth and Linda Skinner — of Kinseth Hospitality Cos., have been named the 2024 Hoteliers of the Year by the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association. During the association’s recent annual awards luncheon, the siblings were recognized for their leadership, resilience and contributions to the hospitality industry. The…
WDM Chamber announces launch of new WDM Chamber Foundation
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a new nonprofit organization created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce to focus on community and regional needs, the chamber announced Monday. According to a news release, the mission of the new foundation will be to collaborate with area business leaders and stakeholders to solve community…
ABI members focused on workforce, competitiveness heading into Q4, survey finds
The results of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s business survey on members’ expectations and concerns for the final quarter of 2024 found a steady outlook on sales and employment combined with a focus on efforts to remain competitive amid broader economic challenges. The survey was sent to ABI’s board members in mid-September. More…
Drake brings in former Nike CMO for Bucksbaum Lectureship
Greg Hoffman, Nike’s former chief marketing officer, will be the speaker at Drake University’s fall Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business. Hoffman’s lecture will cover how to build strong emotional connections between brands and consumers while emphasizing creativity, authenticity and social impact in marketing, a press release said. Hoffman was Nike’s CMO for over 27 years. He…
Iowa Center names Katie Byers director of Women’s Business Center
The Iowa Center for Economic Success has named Katie Byers director of the Iowa Center Women’s Business Center. Byers will provide training and individual counseling to Iowa women looking to launch or grow their businesses. She is an attorney as well as an entrepreneur. She is a fiber and mixed media artist with a location at Mainframe Studios…
McTaggart tapped as Des Moines’ 45th police chief
Michael McTaggart has been unanimously selected by the Des Moines City Council as the city’s 45th police chief. The council made the decision on Wednesday during a special meeting. McTaggart, who began his career as a Des Moines police officer 25 years ago, will replace Chief Dana Wingert, who last spring announced plans to retire….
