Archive for January 2021
A conversation on civility with Scott Raecker
The storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and ensuing events are of deep civic importance and ultimately affect our economy and business climate. So while we are a business publication, the reality …
Read More‘Child rearing is not just a mother’s job’: Three men’s stories on their role at home
Iowa Community Capital expands microlending reach to Black community
Before the pandemic, business was “going really well” for Margaret Ajawin’s north Des Moines grocery and specialty shop, African Express.
The South Sudanese immigrant started the small shop in 2015 to provide a selection of …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Grant Wright
Grant Wright didn’t have a career path in mind when he began attending college more than seven years ago.
The now-26-year-old took some general business courses at Buena Vista University, where he was captain of …
Read MoreMcLellan: Email for 2021
As marketers, we are often drawn to whatever the hot new platform or channel is, and it’s fun to think about what strategy we might use for getting the most out of whatever new tool …
Read MoreCALENDAR: Forum on West Des Moines development trends
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Site plan approved for Microsoft’s third building at Osmium data center
West Des Moines company plans large warehouse expansion
A West Des Moines company that develops custom injection molders plans to nearly double its warehouse, city staff said in a recent meeting with City Council members. The company, Innovative Injection Technologies or I2Tech, owns …
Read MoreDes Moines multiuse building receives national recognition
A four-story, mixed-use building (pictured) at 111 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines is among 20 winners of Engineering News Record’s Best of the Best Projects competition. The building was the competition’s office/retail/mixed-use category winner. …
Read MorePROJECT UPDATE: 25th Street and University Avenue
Work is progressing on an apartment and commercial project on the southeast corner of 26th Street and University Avenue. The project is being developed by Nelson Construction & Development. Photo by Kathy A. Bolten
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