Archive for February 2023
Growers Edge announces $15M investment; Cosgrove steps down as CEO
Growers Edge announced Monday that Dan Cosgrove has stepped down as CEO, effective immediately. The company’s board of directors has selected Hollie Bunn to serve as interim CEO, a news release said.
“As …
Read MoreIowa Business and Professional Women Foundation accepting scholarship applications
The Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation is accepting applications for educational scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. Four $1,000 scholarships will be available to nontraditional students who are already in the workplace and want …
Read MoreYWRC announces 2023 Louise Rosenfield Noun award recipients
The Young Women’s Resource Center announced that the recipients of the Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact, Purpose and Visionary awards are Shannissy Catron, Maria Volante and Dawn Martinez Oropeza, respectively. The awards honor women who have …
Read MoreHy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses
Hy-Vee Inc. hosted a business summit in Minneapolis where it awarded $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses. The event, called the Hy-Vee Opportunity Inclusive Business Summit, was part of the company’s effort …
Read MoreIngersoll staircase to be transformed into public art pathway
A staircase located on Ingersoll Avenue will be transformed into a pedestrian pathway that will feature public art, lighting and improved landscaping. The stairs will connect Ingersoll to Grand Avenue in a first-of-its-kind project led …
Read MoreCoe College receives grant to support student, community education about criminal justice system
Coe College has received a $15,350 grant from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest to support the creation of a new Prison Learning Initiative at Coe. According to a news release, the initiative will expand …
Read MoreIowa state agency recognized for reemployment program
Iowa Workforce Development is the recipient of the 2022 Full Employment Award, given annually by the American Institute for Full Employment to states that demonstrate a commitment to helping people become reemployed. The nonprofit institute …
Read MoreInvestors purchase Des Moines technology firm Igor
A group of investors has stepped forward to purchase Des Moines technology firm Igor Inc. to continue the “legacy of Igor’s Power-over-Ethernet smart building technology.” The new owners are Brent Haverkamp, Sean McMurray, Jim Cownie …
Read MoreCatch Des Moines hyped for Super Bowl ad
If you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday you might see Catch Des Moines’ new hype video, promoting the region as a destination for sporting events.
The 30-second ad, which was released on Jan. 31, …
Read MoreWDM Citizen of the Year nominations now open
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 78th annual West Des Moines Citizen and Emerging Citizen of the Year awards. Nominations will be accepted until March 8. The Citizen of …
Read More