Archive for October 2022
The Elbert Files: Double-dip recessions
I think we can all agree the economy in recent months has been confusing.
Few of us expected another recession so soon after the COVID downturn in early 2020. But depending on who is …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Are you prepared to lead in today’s evolving ESG landscape?
What do oil spills, workplace safety violations, failure to adopt alternative energy practices, regulatory investigations, bad corporate structure and no female directors on a board have in common? These are all factors – along with …
Read MoreMoments matter
Seconds matter.
Just ask Brian Clark.
Around 3 a.m. on May 27, 2021, Clark got out of bed to use the bathroom. He noticed his balance was unsteady, something he attributed to drowsiness. As he …
Read MorePrincipal changes name of investment unit to signal asset management focus
Principal Financial Group announced Monday its investment unit will do business as Principal Asset Management as the company strengthens its focus on asset management. “Asset management is a core growth driver for Principal, adding significant value to …
Read MoreDes Moines skyscraper plan to make a comeback
Axios Des Moines: A group of investors is trying to resurrect a 33-story downtown Des Moines residential tower proposal with tentative plans that could launch construction as early as May. St. Joseph’s Group, a Des Moines-based …
Read More$8 million retail center planned in Waukee
The Waukee City Council this week approved the site plan for a commercial retail center proposed at 505 E. Hickman Road. Construction is expected to begin this fall with a summer 2023 completion. Rendering by Simonson …
Read MoreIowa receives $96M federal investment for entrepreneurship, small business
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Wednesday a $96 million investment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Iowa. The U.S. Treasury Department approved the funding to Iowa Tuesday through its State Small Business Credit Initiative. The American Rescue …
Read MoreIowa City project on list of grant recipients under federal Bridge Investment Program
A bridge project in Iowa City has made the list of projects identified in the federal Bridge Investment Program. The list of projects contained in the $12.5 billion infrastructure improvement program was released today, and included a …
Read MorePleasant Hill names new public works director
Russ Paul has been named public works director for the city of Pleasant Hill. Paul first worked for Pleasant Hill in 2007 as a seasonal employee and later became the city’s first stormwater coordinator while …
Read MoreIowa Ortho plans new foot surgery center in Grimes
Iowa Ortho, which provides a range of orthopedic care, is planning a 58,580-square-foot foot surgery center and medical campus at 3201 S.E. 37th St. in Grimes. The building will primarily be constructed of red brick …
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