Archive for February 2021
State’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan outlines new strategies for remaining competitive
Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Innovation Council, have unveiled the state’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan, which officials described as a road map to help Iowa manufacturers remain globally …
Read MoreD.M. human rights commission seeks applicants for youth, immigrant advisory groups
The Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Commission is seeking to increase the diversity of voices in local government by seeking applicants for two groups — the Youth Advisory Board Reactivation Task Force and the …
Read MoreMercy Iowa City objects to proposed UIHC North Liberty hospital
A University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics proposal to build a $230 million acute care hospital in North Liberty is not sitting well with nearby Mercy Iowa City, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Mercy officials are …
Read MoreSBA webinars to provide overview of COVID-19 economic assistance programs
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office will host two webinars offering small business owners in Iowa a one-hour live overview of the SBA’s COVID-19 Economic Assistance Programs. These identical sessions will be held …
Read MoreOn the Move: Month of February
Gina Vitiritto
Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Casino, Hotel
Promoted to assistant director of human resources
gina.vitiritto@prairiemeadows.com
Julie Stewart
Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Casino, Hotel
Promoted to vice president of community relations
julie.stewart@prairiemeadows.com
Michele Wilkie
Prairie …
Read MoreYWRC announces Louise Rosenfield Noun awardees
The Young Women’s Resource Center has announced that the recipients of the Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact Award and the Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award are Barbara Adams and Rekha Basu, respectively. The Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact …
Read MoreIndianola-based Cemen Tech acquires U.K. company
Cemen Tech Inc. has acquired Contech Testing & Consultancy Ltd., a move that expands the Indianola-based manufacturing company’s European operations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in Wolverhampton, England, Contech provides a range …
Read MoreBudget cuts, safety protocols helping DSM airport prepare for long recovery
As air travel continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels by more than 50%, and with some projections saying the industry may not fully return to 2019 numbers for another two to three years, the Des …
Read MoreMaking tough decisions
Business leaders have listed it among their top priorities for the 2021 legislative session. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say action needs to be taken, and during the Business Record’s Jan. 29 Fearless …
Read MoreMarch 8-9: 2021 Harkin On Wellness Symposium
Host: The Harkin Institute
About: This year’s symposium will explore how food is medicine to our bodies, society, economy and environment. “Food is Medicine” solutions promote better well-being and lower health care costs, create resilient …