Archive for January 2015
Advertising Federation luncheon on how creative directors get it done
The Advertising Federation of Des Moines’ January luncheon will feature creative directors Bob Delsol of ZLRIGNITION, Abe Goldstien of TRILIX, Lisa Niebuhr of Two Rivers Marketing and Jason Ploog of Red Dot discussing how they …
Read MoreDes Moines Leadership Network luncheon to feature Bousselot
Michael Bousselot, public policy adviser to Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, is to speak to the Des Moines Leadership Network on Thursday, Jan. 15. Bousselot previously worked as a lawyer in his …
Read MoreGrinnell College to feature Martin Luther King Day speakers
Professor Patricia Williams of Columbia Law School and national correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates of The Atlantic magazine will appear at events at Grinnell College Jan. 19-20 as part of Martin Luther King Day observances. The events, …
Read MoreState gives training funds for construction apprenticeship programs
Iowa Workforce Development has awarded training funds to four organizations for their registered apprenticeship programs. Receiving funds from the $6.2 million registered apprenticeship grant are Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa, Southeastern Community College Center …
Read MoreDART’S Olson takes MPO communications job
Gunnar Olson has joined the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as communications manager for the agency, an intergovernmental operation that is heavily involved in the planning and financing of transportation projects and other …
Read MoreIowa receives $4.37 million for small business acceleration fund
The U.S. Treasury Department today announced that Iowa has received $4,373,909 in State Small Business Credit Initiative funds to help small businesses access the capital they need to grow and create jobs. To date, more …
Read MoreWellmark announces grants for wellness projects
A number of Iowa communities will have more money to develop safer sidewalks, improve trail connections or even build a community garden, thanks to a competitive grant program of the Wellmark Foundation.
Fourteen community …
Read More2015 Book of Lists unveiled
The 2015 Book of Lists was revealed last night at an unveiling party hosted by Wells Fargo & Co. at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
Published annually in January, the Business Record’s …
Read MoreEight Metro professionals are finalists for YP awards
Eight young professionals in the Metro are finalists in the merged Juice magazine and Central Iowa Young Professionals Connection awards, reports DesMoinesRegister.com. All are being considered for three awards: YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award highlighting a …
Read MoreIowa Cultural Affairs department gives money to ‘Great Places’
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has awarded more than $1.3 million to projects in Des Moines, Waukee and four other Iowa cities that have been designated as Iowa Great Places. Des Moines has received …
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