Archive for May 2023
Sammons Financial Group donates $50K to ‘By Degrees’ through the Legacy Project
Sammons Financial Group and the Principal Charity Classic have chosen the By Degrees Foundation as the recipient of donations raised through the Legacy Project for 2023. The Legacy Project aims to allow sponsors and patrons …
Read MoreCivility program to focus on local campaigns
As work continues to elevate civility in local governance, those efforts are expanding to the campaign process before officials are elected to public office.
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University is …
Read MoreIEDA approves innovation funding for 4 Iowa startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced innovation funding for four startups through Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative.
The Innovation Fund is one of four areas established under the SSBCI program. It increases funding opportunities …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week of May 26
Shawn Bowers
F&G
Hired as lead investment accounting adviser
shawn.bowers@fglife.com
Alex Voloshen
F&G
Hired as national account manager, owned distribution
alex.voloshen@fglife.com
Kinnick McFarland
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative
kinnick.mcfarland@fglife.com
Michele Compton
F&G…
What they’re checking out: Week of May 26
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 MoreA Closer Look: Mitzi Bolanos Anderson
If there were a contest of how many miles someone has moved to take a job in Des Moines, Mitzi Bolaños Anderson would surely come close to earning the top prize.
Before coming to Des …
Read MoreOn Leadership: The pandemic emergency is over, but the way we work and lead will never be the same
I was leaving a board meeting in Chicago and headed to O’Hare on the afternoon of May 5 when I got a Reuters text alert on my phone: The World Health Organization was announcing that …
Read MoreBusiness leaders say results of ‘23 session will enhance Iowa’s economic vitality
The business community is celebrating key wins for its agenda during the recent legislative session, issues that leaders say will help make Iowa more competitive.
With the 2023 legislative session now in the books, here’s …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Commodore memories
A few years after Amy and I moved into our home on the west side of Des Moines, a memorable event occurred.
On March 7, 1980, the Commodore Hotel, a stately, six-story building at 3440 …
Read MoreTaking stock of supplier diversity
For small businesses seeking growth for their consumer packaged goods brands, getting their products into grocery stores can be a challenge when a few conglomerate brands supply most of a store’s inventory.
Taufeek ShahIt’s …
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