Archive for March 2023
On Leadership: Leading through loss in the workplace
Over the course of my career, I have experienced a great deal of traumatic loss in the workplace. Living through 9/11 when I worked in Manhattan’s Financial District was something that took me years to …
Read MoreBusiness Record 3-31-23
Iowa Mock Trial
Iowa business leaders have long been faced with a crucial question: How can we develop and keep skilled workers in the state?
Some see the state’s best resource for preparing future professionals as teaching critical …
Read MoreFormer nuisance property has new life after $2.5M renovation
Randy Reichardt had a goal in mind during the restoration of a building at 515 28th St.: Make the nearly century-old brick structure as warm and welcoming as possible.
“I think we achieved that,” said …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: DM’s fifth ‘Pritzker’
The Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded earlier this month to London’s David Chipperfield, whose works include the Des Moines Public Library, completed in 2006, and Davenport’s Figge Art Museum, completed in 2005.
The $100,000 international …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of March 31
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 MoreOn the Move: Week of March 31
Pete Halaczkiewicz
F&G
Hired as data architect
pete.halaczkiewicz@fglife.com
Matt Phillips
F&G
Hired as senior integration engineer
matt.phillips@fglife.com
Justin Wille
F&G
Hired as director, data platforms and integrations
justin.wille@fglife.com
Adam Hill
F&G
Hired as lead data …
Bankers Trust invests $100,000 in homebuyer education programs
Bankers Trust will invest more than $100,000 in homebuyer education programs geared toward minority and low-to-moderate-income homebuyers over the next five years, the Des Moines-based bank announced. The bank will partner with affordable housing nonprofits …
Read MoreScience Center of Iowa names vice president of science learning
The Science Center of Iowa has appointed Rob Burnett as its new vice president of science learning. Burnett will oversee all aspects of planning and operations related to STEM learning through programs, outreach, …
Read MoreSyverson Strege hosting free values-based investing session
Syverson Strege, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm in West Des Moines, will host a free event on April 27 to discuss values-based investing. The event will feature Jason Gunkel, chief investment officer …
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