Archive for April 2023
Tina Mowry Hadden named Citizen of the Year by WDM chamber
Tina Mowry Hadden, has been named the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, the group announced.
Hadden is a long-time Central Iowa marketing professional who recently began …
Read MoreKum & Go chain acquired by Utah-based Maverik
Kum & Go, a family-owned convenience store chain with deep Iowa roots, is being acquired by Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop, a Utah-based chain, the companies announced in a news release.
Details of the acquisition …
Read MoreStarbucks planned in Norwalk Central development
Starbucks plans on building a 2,225-square-foot full-service coffeehouse on the northeast corner of Iowa Highway 28 and Gordon Avenue in Norwalk’s Hughes Century Crossing retail district, city officials and Diligent Development announced. Construction is expected …
Read MoreBrokerTech Ventures announces new insurance wholesaler partner
BrokerTech Ventures, a broker-led platform and accelerator program, announced Thursday the addition of its newest industry-leading insurance wholesaler partner Jencap Group. “We could not be more pleased to announce the addition of Jencap to our …
Read MoreIssues surrounding affordable housing discussed by panel
Polk County Housing Trust Fund this week …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Brent Blum
After the NCAA approved a new rule in 2021 allowing college athletes to be compensated for use of their name, image and likeness, also known as NIL, entities overseeing athletes’ opportunities began to crop up …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Prolific lawmakers
As I write this, the Iowa General Assembly is still in session but is far enough along that I feel confident in predicting it will be remembered as one of the most prolific ever.
The …
Read MoreSafeguarding startup banking
Leaders in Iowa’s entrepreneurial community say the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in early March were isolated incidents, but they are likely to affect how Iowa startups and investors approach and evaluate …
Read MoreWhy it matters: DSM’s workforce sees greater value of in-office work
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of the “Why It Matters” column, which will appear in the Business Record once a month. Byers will provide commentary on topics affecting the region’s business community and …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of April 21
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 …
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