Archive for February 2023
What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 17
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Landmark buildings
Consolidation of Wells Fargo’s Des Moines operations brings to mind the history of its downtown buildings and their location at Eighth and Walnut streets, where one of early Des Moines’ most storied buildings stood for …
Read MoreNew regional economic development group helping win grants for community improvements
A new regional economic development organization is poised to support Central Iowa communities as they try to tap into federal funding they may not have previously been qualified for.
The Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance is the …
Read MoreBringing engagement to employee benefits
3E Partners is named after the three Es that represent the company’s goals: engagement, education and enrollment. President Josh Terrell has homed in on engagement since starting the insurance brokerage three years ago.
3E Partners …
Read MoreWhat’s the outlook in 2023 for new development projects?
In each of the past two years, the value of residential and commercial building permits issued by West Des Moines has exceeded $1 billion.
Building permit values could top $1 billion again in 2023, especially …
Read MoreBusiness Record 2-17-23
Cover Story: Bringing engagement to employee benefits
Focus: Building and Construction
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Read MoreState announces $2M in Manufacturing 4.0 funding
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the state will invest another $2 million in the Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program to enhance productivity, efficiency and competitiveness in Iowa’s largest industry, a …
Read MoreMediacom announces transition to 10G platform in Iowa
Mediacom Communications today announced it is starting to transition the company to its new 10G platform. According to a news release, the platform will allow Mediacom to scale from its current 1-gigabit offerings to speeds …
Read MorePilot project UpLift launches to provide monthly basic income
A pilot program to provide low-income residents in Central Iowa an unconditional income of $500 a month was officially launched Wednesday, with organizers saying the project will help people before they are in crisis.
UpLift …
Harriet Macomber makes Philanthropy 50 list for 2022
Photo provided by Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
A Des Moines woman has made the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of the top 50 donors of 2022. Harriett Macomber was listed …
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