Archive for January 2022
Top 25 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2022 announced
For the fourth straight year, Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group Inc., has been voted by Business Record readers as the Most Influential Business Leader in Greater Des Moines.
Houston topped …
Top 25 Most Influential Nonprofits in 2022 announced
Variety – the Children’s Charity has been voted by Business Record readers as the most influential nonprofit organization in Greater Des Moines.
Variety topped the annual list of the 25 Most Influential Nonprofits that appears …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Ingenious wall looks like art, but also harnesses wind energy
Whenever I go to the Des Moines Arts Festival I invariably stop and admire any kinetic art pieces, which simply mesmerize me. That’s why this Fast Company article caught my eye about an innovative concept for a …
Read MorePigott acquires Saxton
Two of Iowa’s largest office furniture companies, Pigott Inc. and Saxton Inc., have joined forces, the two Des Moines-based companies announced Wednesday. In a transaction completed on Dec. 30, Pigott acquired the assets of Saxton, and the …
Read MoreDes Moines YMCA affordable housing deal falls through
A Chicago-based developer’s agreement to purchase the YMCA property in downtown Des Moines has been terminated, Axios reported. Celadon Partners had been in talks with the YMCA to purchase the building at 501 Grand Ave., with plans …
Read MoreCasey’s expanding Des Moines presence with leased space on Ingersoll
Casey’s General Stores Inc. is entering an agreement with a group associated with Price Chopper to lease the convenience store and fueling pumps located at 3425 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines, a spokeswoman for Ankeny-based …
Read MoreBusiness Council’s Q4 outlook shows increased optimism despite lingering worries about workforce and supply chain
Despite increased confidence, hiring remains a top concern in the first half of 2022 with little improvement expected in supply chain disruptions, according to the Iowa Business Council’s fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey released today.
The …
Business Record 1-07-22
On The Move: Week ending January 2
Jim Guentherman
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Promoted to vice president of programs and services
james.guentherman@lsiowa.org
Megan Bennett
Indigo Living
Hired as leasing agent
megan.bennett@goindigoliving.com
Alma Salkic
Hubbell Realty Company
Hired as accounts payable clerk
alma.salkic@hubbellrealty.com…
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Leaders Survey: Will the growing number of Amazon facilities in Central Iowa help local businesses?
Editor’s note: This is a continuation of our 2021 Leaders Survey coverage, which we began publishing in the Nov. 26 issue. Our annual survey asks business leaders to share what they feel are some of …
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