Archive for December 2021
Partnership announces Economic Impact Award winners, delays ceremony because of severe weather
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the winners of the 2021 Economic Impact Awards, which honor companies that had a significant influence on the local economy this year.
The companies were to have been recognized …
On The Move: Week ending December 12
Semsa Didic
Two Rivers Bank & Trust
Hired as district branch manager – Central Iowa
semsa.didic@tworivers.bank
Jennifer Van Auken
Two Rivers Bank & Trust
Hired as branch manager
jennifer.vanauken@tworivers.bank
Alex Plagge
Two Rivers Bank & …
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-17-21
Cover story: Experts talk about importance of affordable housing in metro area
Focus: Building/Construction
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Read MoreMarketing: Keep your eye on your employees’ needs
A couple of weeks ago in the column I spoke of vigilance and how difficult it is to maintain through the great holiday hibernation. I promised that we’d think through some of the most vital …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Hotel’s storied history
Hallways in the upper floors of the newly renovated Hotel Fort Des Moines are finished with a unique carpet that lists 10 events from the 102-year-old building’s history.
My favorite: “1939 – Police liquor squad …
Read MoreExperts talk about importance of affordable housing in metro area
In October 2019, 1,227 residences priced at $199,999 or lower were listed for sale in the Des Moines area.
Two years later, the availability of moderately priced homes for sale had shrunk dramatically. Just 508 …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: A look at more Iowa companies offering caregiving benefits
Earlier this month, the Business Record published a story through our Fearless initiative about how more companies are offering caregiving benefits in an attempt to attract and retain employees.
These benefits include child care, elder …
Read MoreProtesters threaten lawsuits if Cedar Rapids school mask mandate remains
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Protesters opposing mask requirements for students threatened to sue the Cedar Rapids school board if it does not repeal the mandate. Many protesters showed up at Monday’s school board meeting in matching T-shirts …
Read MoreFareway to give ‘thank-you bonuses’ to more than 10,000 employees
More than 10,000 employees of Fareway Stores Inc. will receive bonus pay up to $500 as a thank-you for their work during 2021. According to a news release, the bonus checks will be distributed on …
Read MoreEasterSeals Iowa wins top $50,000 grant in CareSource Foundation competition
EasterSeals Iowa announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from the CareSource Foundation, the charitable-giving arm of Ohio-based CareSource, one of the nation’s largest Medicaid managed health care plans. The award is part of …
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