Archive for April 2023
On Leadership: Are you ready to lead your organization through digital transformation?
I recently had the chance to interview Adam Davidson, co-founder of NPR’s “Planet Money,” when he was in town for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Small Business Success Summit. Davidson and I chatted about his …
Read MoreBurmeister shined spotlight on affordable housing during tenure at nonprofit
Tactfulness is one of the qualities community members want in the Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s next executive director.
That doesn’t surprise Eric Burmeister, who is retiring in June after 12 years as the nonprofit …
Read MoreMeet Breanna Horsey
Family: Husband Tim, 10-year-old daughter Amelia, adult stepson Bazyl, dog Vinny, chinchilla Mango
Education: Bachelor’s in environmental science, graduate degree
in organizational leadership from Buena Vista University
Hometown: Angleton, Texas, currently lives in Storm Lake…
Read MoreA Closer Look: Angela Christensen
“Where’s the math?”
That question kept returning to Angela Christensen during a visit to Iowa State University as a high school senior. The Duluth, Minn., native liked math and science and was contemplating majoring in …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Payback?
A light rain had just stopped when I saw my friend K.C. at the corner of 37th Street and Grand Avenue.
“Isn’t it terrible what’s happening to Mount Pleasant?” I said.
“You mean closing Iowa …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of April 14
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 MorePowered by Women 2023
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Read MoreAnnual Fearless survey: Awareness of gender equity issues is improving post-pandemic; now action needs to happen
Business Record 4-14-23
Cover Story: Once you lose ground, it’s hard to make up
Focus: Women in Business
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Read MoreOn the Move: Week of April 14
Allison Schroeder
F&G
Promoted to senior suitability specialist
allison.schroeder@fglife.com
Heather Agan
F&G
Promoted to key accounts specialist II
heather.agan@fglife.com
Caprice Oakley
F&G
Promoted to key accounts specialist II
caprice.oakley@fglife.com
Tatum Kaldenberg
F&G
Promoted to team …