Archive for April 2020
What we’re doing to help your business And yes, there is something you can do to help, too
Many of you have asked us how the coronavirus and economic situation will affect our business here at the Business Record. Following the success of our first free Coping w/COVID virtual event last Wednesday, many …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Impact of #MeToo movement still making ripples
In our 2020 women’s survey, we asked a question about the impact of the #MeToo movement in retrospect. Here’s what respondents thought.
In 2017, the social media hashtag #MeToo exploded and became a vehicle for …
Read MoreHow Can I Stay Confident in Times of Uncertainty and Change?
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
Nothing can shake someone’s confidence like change can. The ambiguity and uncertainty involved in change causes real stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety can rob us of our energy …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Economist: More than half of Americans to be directly subsidized by Uncle Sam
The federal government is now on track to directly subsidize more than half of the U.S. workforce. That eye-popping estimate comes courtesy of economist Martin Sullivan, a veteran of the Treasury and Congress’ Joint Committee …
Read MoreMake-A-Wish Iowa announces new director of development
Make-A-Wish Iowa named Chelsea Koenig the organization’s new director of development, the organization announced Tuesday. Koenig joined Make-A-Wish Iowa on March 30 from the Lifespace Foundation, where she managed the annual giving campaign across eight …
Read MoreIs It Already Time to Amend Your 2019 Return?
BY JOE KRISTAN, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly
Government money deposited directly in checking accounts. Forgivable loans. Refundable tax credits for keeping employees on the payroll. These things are all big deals, and they are justifiably …
Read MoreCrowley named CRE Professional of the Year
Crowley (pictured) has been involved with the commercial real estate industry…Read More
Design of proposed Drake-area project approved by city board
A street view of the northwest corner of a $20.6 million development planned at 26th Street and University Avenue. Architectual rendering by RDG Planning and Design
The design of a $20.6 million apartment and commercial project …
Read MoreEndowment fund begun by AIA Iowa
The Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has established the Iowa Chapter Impact Endowment for Iowa Architectural Foundation. An initial gift of $50,000 will be used to provide a steady financial resource for …
Read MorePROJECT UPDATE: Kinship Brewing Co.
Grading has begun on the $6.5 million brewery development at 255 N.W. Sunrise Drive in Waukee. Photo special to the Business Record
What: Kinship Brewing Co., a new brewery planned for Waukee
Where: 255 N.W. Sunrise Drive, Waukee
Background …