Archive for May 2019
Catch Des Moines survey: Events, festival, concerts, Fair are key draws
Catch Des Moines has contracted with consultants Jones Lang LaSalle to craft a Destination Master Plan by late this year.
JLL’s tourism and destinations division surveyed businesses, developers, planners, city officials and other stakeholders following …
Capital Crossroads launches incubator to guide water trails work
Capital Crossroads has formed the Central Iowa Water Trails Incubator to guide planning and to continue quiet-phase fundraising for a $100 million-plus plan to bring more recreation to 150 miles of Central Iowa waterways.
Principal chief Dan Houston, chairman, …
Guest opinion: You’ve got this, girl!
By Joey Beech | Executive director, Ankeny Economic Development Corporation
There is a different kind of crop that needs tending this spring. It is the crop of talented young women who will walk across the auditorium stage at …
Guest opinion: Mentorship is key for women business owners
By Christina Moffatt | Director of Small Business Development, Greater Des Moines Partnership
Starting a business is never easy, but it’s nearly impossible to do it alone. After starting Crème Cupcake + Dessert in 2010, I …
Guest opinion: When it’s OK to walk away
By Nora Crosthwaite | Realtor, RE/MAX Concepts
I’ve been taught to say yes to opportunities. Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, I watched my mother attempt to balance her family life and her career at IBM. …
Report: Small business continues to get banking cold shoulder
The “Big Business of Small Business” report, launched in partnership with Funding …
Read MoreHines named CEO of statewide Children’s Cancer Connection
Corridor Business Journal: After an extensive search, the board of directors of Children’s Cancer Connection selected Jennifer Hines to succeed Mark Slocum as chief executive officer of the organization, which serves families of children with cancer who …
Read MoreLatina Leadership Initiative graduates seven
The Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines recently announced its 2018-19 graduating class, composed of seven members. Teresa Aguilar, Norma Dorado Robles, Vanessa Espinoza, Jessica Mena, Evelin Orellana, Assua Phongsavanh and Berenice Real graduated …
Read MoreLamb named Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity executive director
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Kelly Lamb recently joined Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity as its new executive director. Lamb’s previous work with not-for-profit organizations included managing the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Iowa City, Habitat …
Read MoreMay 11: House of DSM Fashion Show of Support for Dorothy’s House
Host: House of DSM and others
About: The House of DSM Fashion Show of Support is a charity event and fashion show that aims at shedding light on the recruitment and grooming of young girls …