Archive for June 2018
Get an idea of a developer’s dreams for Franklin Junior High
Chances are Jeff Young has done a little bit of everything that has led him to own a 1950s schoolhouse where three Des Moines neighborhoods come together at 48th Street and Franklin Avenue.
Leading to …
NOTEBOOK: From teen mayor to leader of ABI
As a journalist, it’s nice when a surprise arrives, such as learning someone served in public office as a teenager. Several months ago, Association of Business and Industry President Mike Ralston kindly met for coffee …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Companies share lessons learned in making the world a better place
Eight Principal Financial Group employees recently returned from Pune, India, where rather than building wells or distributing food, they put their respective professional skills to work helping small and medium-sized businesses to expand their companies. …
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-29-18
Attractions
Greater Des Moines’ big parks plans seen as a draw for new development, workers
Focus: Economic Development
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Read MoreAttractions
Greater Des Moines leaders plan hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of parks improvements that aren’t just about zip lining, kayaking, swimming, fishing or hearing an outdoor concert.
The improvements are about attracting and keeping …
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Manufacturers grapple with how to improve economic fortunes
This Good Read starts out in a city in Ohio, but it may as well be looking at Iowa or Greater Des Moines. Low unemployment. High need for skilled workers. Business owners seeking ways to …
Read MoreEastern Iowa Airport notches fourth straight record month
Corridor Business Journal: The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has recorded its fourth consecutive record-breaking month for passenger totals with the release of its May passenger numbers. The total number of passengers in May was …
Read MoreIowa to increase jobless and injury benefits
Maximum weekly benefits paid to jobless Iowans or those injured on the job will increase on July 1, Iowa Workforce Development announced. The new benefit payment schedules apply to Iowans who are injured or file new unemployment …
Read MoreIowa State Bar Association leadership for coming year includes several D.M. attorneys
Des Moines attorneys have been named to leadership roles for the Iowa State Bar Association for 2018-2019. Elected to the board of governors representing district 5C were William Miller of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Mary Zambreno of …
Read MoreInsta-Pro International, Vermeer CEOs appointed to Africa trade advisory council
Kevin Kacere (pictured), CEO of Insta-Pro International, and Jason Andringa, president and CEO of Vermeer Corp., have been appointed to the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, which advises the president of the United States …
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