Archive for August 2015
The Elbert Files: D.M.’s 5 expansion cycles
This summer marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall, the Iowa Hall of Pride and the Science Center of Iowa.
I never realized it until now, but downtown development …
Read MoreGuest Opinion: Work/life balance: is it possible?
Work/life balance continues to be a hot career issue and buzzword for employees of all ages. As a leadership development consultant, how to balance the scales between work and home life is often requested as …
Read MoreMcLellan: Know more to sell more
I know very few businesses that aren’t looking for additional sales. Ninety-nine percent of the time, those businesses identify potential customers and then woo them until they either buy something, tell them to go away …
Read MoreREG smells success
REG, the Ames-based company that spun off of a biofuels venture at West Central Cooperative in Ralston, has its eyes on much more than biodiesel now.
The company wants to use natural feedstocks to produce …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Eileen Wixted
Public relations professional Eileen Wixted is marking her 25th anniversary of helping to craft messaging for nuclear plants, agricultural organizations and hospitals.
Sometimes she gets the call for help after a crisis. Increasingly, she’s also …
Read MoreCultivating Iowa’s growth in bio-based plastics
Plastics are integral and ubiquitous in our everyday lives, from the interiors of our vehicles to our cellphones to the packaging for the products we purchase. Surprisingly, few plastics yet are made with renewable materials …
Read MoreAn age-friendly state of mind
If your business was evaluated for how well it accommodates customers of any age — but particularly seniors — how well would it do?
It’s a question that the owners of several popular downtown bars …
Read MoreBusiness Record 8-7-15
An age-friendly state of mind
Greater Des Moines leaders collaborate to make the region more livable for its growing older population
Focus: Biotechnology
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Survey: D.M.-area YPs want better mass transit
A new Capital Crossroads survey found that young professionals in Greater Des Moines place better public transportation at the top of their wish list for the next five years, ahead of better parks, river access …
Read MoreAnnual YPC Volunteer Fair scheduled next month
Registration is now open to nonprofits wishing to participate in Young Professional Connection Des Moines’ annual Volunteer Fair. The event, designed to help local nonprofits recruit volunteers and build awareness, will be held Sept. 24 …
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