Archive for January 2022
BLK & Bold founder participating in new television series ‘Bet on Black’
Pernell Cezar, co-founder and CEO of Des Moines-based BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages, will appear on a new television series “Bet on Black,” where Black entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to a panel of judges. The …
Read MoreQuick named Altoona’s economic development director
Chad Quick has been named economic development director for the city of Altoona, the city announced. Quick, who had been the city’s planner for the past 20 years, will be responsible for leading strategies for …
Read MorePartnership to focus on placemaking with new VP position
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has created a position to focus on placemaking and downtown events. The deadline to apply is Jan. 10. The vice president of placemaking and events will be responsible for raising funds for …
Read MoreLawmakers to tackle some familiar issues, refocus on tax reform when 2022 Legislature convenes
That includes finding ways to bring more people into…Read More
2022 Book of Lists
Published annually in January, the Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. The book includes more than 70 lists covering a variety …
Read MoreAs COVID cases rise, major Des Moines employers push back return-to-office plans
Des Moines Register: With COVID-19 cases surging and new federal regulations in flux, some of Des Moines’ biggest employers have pushed back return-to-office plans. Wells Fargo & Co. has indefinitely delayed its return plans, and Dotdash …
Read MoreJBS USA contributes $1M to Ottumwa rec center
Ottumwa will receive $1 million for a state-of-the-art indoor recreation center as part of contributions announced Wednesday by JBS USA, a global food company that provides products for sale to customers in about 100 countries. …
Read MoreThompson named executive director of state civil rights commission
Stan Thompson of Clive has been appointed executive director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced this week. Thompson has served on the Iowa Public Information Board since 2020 and six years …
Read MoreEMC puts Hub Tower, Kaleidoscope up for sale, will also sell two downtown warehouses
EMC Insurance Cos. today announced plans to sell four properties it owns in downtown Des Moines — among them the 21-floor Hub Tower — in a move to realign its real estate holdings. The company …
Read MoreKoehns to receive Bravo Award at Feb. 5 Gala
Linda and Tom Koehn will receive the Bravo Award at the Bravo of Greater Des Moines Gala on Feb 5. Photo by Duane Tinkey
Tom and Linda Koehn will be honored with the annual Bravo Award …
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