Archive for February 2023
DMACC launches FAFSA completion campaign
Des Moines Area Community College has launched a new campaign to encourage all prospective college and university students to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid. In Central Iowa, only about half of high …
Read MoreIowa Women’s Foundation now accepting grant applications
The Iowa Women’s Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Core Grant program. The $150,000 program funds organizations across the state that address one of the barriers to women’s economic self-sufficiency that the Iowa …
Read MoreSupply chain managers forecasting recession in Creighton University report
The majority of supply chain managers responding to a survey said they believe the economy will sink into recession in 2023, according to Creighton University’s Business Conditions Index released Wednesday.
According to the survey, Iowa’s …
Read MoreIowa communities invited to identify areas of need for future broadband investment
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer announced today the release of an “invitation to qualify” for communities in need of future broadband investment.
According to a news …
Read MoreToys for Tots campaign provided for more than 55,000 children
Fareway recently presented a check for more than $319,000 and more than 75 pallets of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps for its Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Be a climber: Weihenmayer challenges business leaders to break barriers
If you’re in a rut and need some inspiration, listen to Erik Weihenmayer.
Weihenmayer was the keynote speaker at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual meeting on Jan. 26. He is the author of the …
Read MoreChrysalis Foundation awards more than $100,000 to local nonprofits
The Chrysalis Foundation announced it has awarded more than $100,000 to 27 local nonprofits as part of its annual grant program. The selected organizations work to address the Chrysalis Foundation’s mission of ensuring safety, security, …
Read MoreOffice vacancies halting growth in downtown property values
The amount of vacant office space in Des Moines’ central business district has more than doubled in the past four years, adversely affecting the value of office property in downtown.
In 2022’s fourth quarter, 17.9%, …
What development options are available for Wells Fargo’s downtown properties?
Wells Fargo owns 12 downtown Des Moines properties with a total value of over $125.5 million. Click on each pinpoint in the map to find out more about each property.
Wells Fargo owns 12 properties …
Read MoreApplications open for Athene Black & Brown Business Summit pitch competition
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2023 Athene Black & Brown Business Summit pitch competition. The deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants must be 51% minority owned, …
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