Archive for May 2023
Why it matters: Civility leads to success
Editor’s note: In 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 give readers a behind-the-scenes look …
Read MoreRetirement Planning 2023
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Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Property tax cut?
My friend K.C. was in the northeast corner of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park admiring artist Ugo Rondinone’s Moonrise sculptures, which are two oversized heads with ridiculous expressions.
The pair are among a …
Read MoreMeet the new duo leading the Global Insurance Accelerator
A new team is at the helm of the Global Insurance Accelerator, which recently wrapped up its ninth 100-day program with the annual Global Insurance Symposium held in Des Moines in April.
Dan Israel and …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week of May 19
Ron Grundhauser
F&G
Promoted to national account vice president, annuity sales
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Nick Kollauf
F&G
Promoted to manager, business intelligence
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Justin Warnke
F&G
Promoted to senior internal wholesaler
justin.warnke@fglife.com
Ellie Riter
F&G
Promoted to …
Business Record 5-19-23
Cover Story: Meet the new duo leading the Global Insurance Accelerator
Focus: Municipal Governments
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Read MoreUrbandale, Windsor Heights chambers of commerce to merge
The Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce announced today plans to merge operations beginning June 1.
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce will be the lead organization powering the Windsor Heights …
Read MoreIowa’s unemployment rate falls to 2.7%
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April was 2.7%, a slight drop from March’s rate of 2.8%, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.
Overall, 46,800 Iowans were unemployed in April; in April 2022 there were 40,100 …
Read MoreStatewide tourism and hospitality awards announced
Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) announced the winners of its first-ever iTIP Awards. A ceremony will be held during the annual meeting on June 12 in Cedar Falls. The awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations …
Read MoreCall for youth changemakers in Iowa
The World Literacy Foundation is accepting applications for its summer 2023 Youth Ambassador Program. Seeking young advocates in Iowa, the program aims to address the issue of illiteracy, affecting an estimated 65% of children from …
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