Archive for August 2022
Future of technology in construction workshop planned
Master Builders of Iowa is hosting a keynote and workshop on the future of technology in the construction industry at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 at its headquarters at 4100 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Futurist …
Read MorePella Corp. tops America’s Best Employers by State list for Iowa
Pella Corp. has been ranked No. 1 in Iowa on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Employers by State released this week. The Pella-based window and door manufacturing company is among 1,382 employers that were profiled on …
Read MoreThe Beacon achieves National Alliance for Recovery Residences accreditation
The Beacon, a women’s recovery house in Des Moines, has become accredited by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences, which has 2,500 certified recovery houses across the nation. NARR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to …
Read MorePowered by Purpose initiative launches ‘Organizational Journey’ as free online resource
Powered by Purpose, a community-based initiative from United Way of Central Iowa and its partners, has launched the Powered by Purpose Organizational Journey, a free, online program designed to help businesses and nonprofits identify and more …
Read MoreCoppock appointed CEO of the Stelter Co.
The Stelter Co. has named Marianne Coppock as its new chief executive officer, the Urbandale-based marketing agency announced. Coppock, a marketing, promotions and sales leader with more than 20 years of experience, joined Stelter in June 2021 …
Read MoreCrews building up Raccoon River levee system to enhance flood protection
Work is underway to build up the levee system along the Raccoon River to reduce the risk of flooding. According to a news release, the project will also increase resilience as weather patterns and flooding …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Apple employees protest company’s 3-day-a-week office policy
Some Apple staffers are petitioning for a more flexible working environment after the company recently told employees they will need to be in the office at least three days a week, the Wall Street Journal reports. …
Read MoreProject labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches
Project labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches
Axios Des Moines: A contractor that faces tens of thousands of dollars in late penalties from the city of Des Moines is the subject of more than …
WDM Chamber announces 2022-23 Leadership Academy class
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2022-23 class for its WDM Leadership Academy program. The nine-month program uses experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project to help participants hone their skills …
Read MoreSBA: New system streamlines work-in-process submissions on surety bonds
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced changes to streamline the submission of work-in-process information by small businesses that receive bonding support through the SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Prior Approval Program. Surety bonding is required for any …
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