Archive for August 2018
NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…
In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.
Rastetter’s plans
Alden-based Summit Agriculture Group’s recently announced $300 million investment fund will be the first in a …
Woman strives to bring ‘Ripple Effect’ to Fleur Cinema
Several weeks ago, Kristin Sauter joined me for coffee and explained her passion for bringing mental health services into the business community in Greater Des Moines. She’s working with Fleur Cinema to bring “Suicide: The …
Read MoreOct. 11: Kids First Birthday Fundraiser
Host: Kids First Law Center of Greater Des Moines
About: Help Kids First Law Center of Greater Des Moines celebrate one year of making children’s voices heard in Central Iowa. All gifts received at the …
Report: Trade spats could cost Iowa
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says Iowa’s economy could see “extremely significant damage” from the current trade wars. That could include action against an estimated $1 billion in exports, a new study says.Retaliatory tariffs include $660 million …
Read MoreFormer Yellowbook USA executive tapped to lead GO Cedar Rapids
A former Yellowbook USA executive has been named as interim chief executive officer to lead GO Cedar Rapids in the wake of newbo evolve, a first-time festival that lost $2.3 million, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. …
Read MoreClearinghouse for Work-Based Learning board members announced
Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the 53 members of the new Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning advisory board. The virtual clearinghouse is a joint venture of the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Workforce Development and …
Read MoreSept. 24: Public Service Academy
Host: Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and the Young Professionals Connection
About: In the current political environment, it is vital for people to know how to communicate with officials as well …
University of Iowa turnover costs mount
As the University of Iowa absorbs state funding cuts that have depleted resources that help to retain top administrators, it finds itself spending more to replace them, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. A review by the Gazette …
Read MoreBotanical Garden magazine wins award
The fall 2017 issue of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s Bloom magazine won a silver medal for best trade magazine this month at the annual conference of GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators in …
Read MoreMercy Foundation to establish patient basic needs fund with $50,000 donation
The Mercy Foundation today announced the launch of the Remarkable Mercy Experience Fund. Established by a $50,000 lead gift from Community Choice Credit Union, the fund will help health providers care for Mercy’s population by …
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