Archive for October 2022
NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Problems plaguing metaverse app, memos show
You may have read a story I wrote this week about applications the metaverse can have in the business world, but this story from Insider suggests there is work to do before the app becomes widely available. My story …
Read MoreEnglish language learning grant program announced
A new grant program has been announced that is designed to reduce language barriers in the workforce. According to a news release, the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program, announced Wednesday, is designed to provide programs …
Read More‘Mad About Money’ educational program to perform at Iowa middle schools
The Iowa Insurance Division and the National Theatre for Children have partnered to educate and inspire Iowa students and their families. This fall, professional actors from NTC will visit about 50 middle schools with live …
Read MoreWatch a replay of our Fearless Focus: Risk-taking conversation
Did you miss our Fearless Focus conversation yesterday? We talked about why women are hesitant to take risks, and discussed tips on how to overcome a fear of failure.
Panelists were:
State announces more than $450K in grants for rural Iowa initiatives
More than $450,000 in grants has been awarded to support initiatives from child care and housing to workforce attraction in rural Iowa, the governor’s office announced Thursday. Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg said in a news …
Read MoreRefrigeration and HVAC company Marick Inc. partners with Orion Group
Orion Group, a commercial facility services business based in New York City, has partnered with Marick Inc., a commercial refrigeration and HVAC service company based in Des Moines with branch offices in Waterloo, Omaha and and Wichita, …
Read MoreOn The Move: Week ending October 2
Edna Gurney
F&G
Promoted to manager, life and annuity claims
edna.gurney@fglife.com
Dawn Banner
F&G
Promoted to manager, agency services
dawn.banner@fglife.com
Jim Buddenborg
F&G
Promoted to senior business analyst
jim.buddenborg@fglife.com
Sharla Piepkow
F&G…
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: ONE GOOD READ Life after journalism? It may be an indie bookstore
Many Business Record readers that I have spoken with at recent Business Publications events are aware that I’m retiring from journalism — and that I aspire to become an independent bookstore owner after my wife …
Read MoreMercyOne Central Iowa IT issue affects information systems, online scheduling
MercyOne Central Iowa’s information systems were affected Monday as part of the IT issue affecting one of its parent companies, CommonSpirit Health, the Des Moines Register reported. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has taken some of its …
Read MoreDodds elected chair of Iowa credit union board
Matt Dodds, chief operating officer for Dupaco Credit Union, has been elected chair of the Iowa Credit Union League board of directors. The league is the trade association for Iowa’s not-for-profit credit union industry. Dodds …
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