Archive for February 2016
Millennials ‘a new driving force’ for businesses
Businessolver recognized for mentoring, team building programs
Businessolver.com Inc., a leading benefits administration technology company, has been named among the top 10 of 100 companies in the “Best Mentoring Program” category and among the top 20 of 200 companies in the “Best …
Read MoreNew Young Professionals of Iowa president elected
Kyle Oppenhuizen, communications manager for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, has been elected as the 2016 president of Young Professionals of Iowa (YP Iowa). YP Iowa is a statewide organization that guides Iowa young …
Read MoreRegistration opens for Future Ready Iowa Summit
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will host the Governor’s 2016 Future Ready Iowa Summit on April 19, at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. The purpose of the summit is to create a …
Read MoreEvent Feb. 11: Iowa Center for Architecture open house
The Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Iowa Architectural Foundation will host an open house from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday to celebrate the launch of the Iowa Center for Architecture …
Read MoreEvent Feb. 11: Public hearing on unified workforce plan
Iowa Workforce Development, the lead agency in Iowa’s implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), will lead two public meetings on Feb. 11 to review and discuss the second draft of the Unified …
Read MoreFinancial package proposed for historic rehab in downtown Des Moines
Central Iowa Shelter & Services names new CEO
Central Iowa Shelter and Services, the state’s largest homeless shelter, has hired Melissa O’Neil as its new CEO. O’Neil starts her new job today. O’Neil has a strong nonprofit background and most recently worked at …
Read MoreHubbell lofts project could receive $1.3 million in incentives
A Hubbell Realty Co. project designed to provide market-rate apartments for young professionals and students could receive $785,000 in property tax relief over 10 years. The property tax abatement would be part of the city …
Read MoreNew security cameras, officers for Court Avenue
City, downtown, business and local leaders announced a plan Friday to increase security on Court Avenue, KCCI reported. The plan has a three-tiered approach adding additional lighting, new security cameras and additional law enforcement presence. The plan …
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