Archive for March 2023
Architecture billings index continues to decline
Architectural firm billings continued to decline in February, indicating softening business conditions, according to a recent American Institute of Architects report. The score for February fell to 48.0 from 49.3 in January. (Scores below 50 …
Read MoreWells Fargo lists 5 downtown Des Moines properties for sale, including one officials originally said would be retained
Wells Fargo & Co. has listed five downtown Des Moines properties for sale, including one the financial institution originally said it would retain, the Business Record has learned.
In late January, Wells Fargo announced that …
Incentives for proposed mixed-use project get council’s preliminary approval
Kris Saddoris named CRE Professional of the Year
Kris Saddoris, vice president of development at Hubbell Realty Co., has been named the 2023 Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Real Estate Professional of the Year by the Business Record.
Saddoris has nearly 38 …
Read MoreIowa Wesleyan University announces it will close May 31
Iowa Wesleyan University’s board of trustees unanimously voted today to close the university at the end of this academic year, citing a combination of financial challenges.
The private liberal arts …
Read MoreSpaghetti Works closes its doors, citing safety concerns in Court Avenue District
Spaghetti Works, a popular and long-standing business in Des Moines’ historic Court …
Read More2022 Women of Influence
The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have made a difference. They’ve devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t and to making an impact. They’ve spent …
Read MoreIowa tourism organizations, individuals receive awards at 2023 conference
The Iowa Tourism Office recognized 25 outstanding businesses and events in the tourism industry during the 2023 Iowa Tourism Conference held in Altoona. The awards, divided into metro and rural distinctions, were made in 13 …
Read MoreTerracon Foundation awards $10K grant to Iowa State University
Terracon, a provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical and materials services, announced a $10,000 grant to Iowa State University to fund fellowships for students interested in geotechnical engineering. The grant was awarded for the fourth year …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index fell in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.4% to 108.4 in January 2023 from a revised 108.8 in December 2022.
The monthly diffusion index increased to 37.5 in January from 25.0 in December. The six-month diffusion …
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