Archive for September 2016
NOTEBOOK: Now serving, a 3 percent health care fee
While dining out at a trendy Italian restaurant during a recent vacation to California, I noticed a curious note at the bottom of the menu. It read: “A 3% charge is added by the restaurant …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Raising the bar a bit at Central Campus
I was talking recently with Aiddy Phomvisay, who’s been director of Central Campus for about a year now. It was a Monday afternoon, and that morning he had asked a student how he was doing. …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Pool times for Blackbird
At Blackbird Investments, it’s in with one swimming pool and out with another.
The Des Moines development firm recently caught many headlines by proposing a swimming pool cantilevered off the 26th and top floor of …
Read MoreBusiness Record 9-30-16
Best of Des Moines 2016
Our annual collection of the Best Businesses in their industry.
Focus: Best of Des Moines
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Read MoreNewcomer’s Guide: Disrupt our expectations
You’re in Des Moines … Hell Yes!
Wait, I see that questioning face. Perhaps right now you’re feeling a bit more like Hell No! Wondering where we’re hiding the oceans and mountains? Worried about winter? …
Read MoreNewcomer’s Guide: Not here yet? Just arrive? Learn about your community
If you’re looking for information on schools, neighborhoods or where to buy a house, well, you came to the … wrong place. Sorry, it’s just not our expertise or the focus of our Newcomer’s Guide. …
Read MoreNewcomer’s Guide: The “Secret Sauce” of Greater Des Moines?
About Jay
Since taking over as CEO in 2012, Jay Byers has been telling anyone and everyone who will listen about the ingredients he believes makes our secret sauce. We asked him to spoil the …
Newcomer’s Guide: Staying plugged in
The Business Record will be your tool to consistently use for staying plugged in long after you’ve been operating in the community. Of course, becoming a member and getting our products will keep you up …
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