Archive for August 2023
Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic workforce
Companies across Iowa are continuing to navigate a new workplace environment as they emerge from the pandemic.
The Business Record recently held the first think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused …
Read MoreRestocking the shelves
Four Hunger-Busting Innovators
On the Move: Week of August 11
Rose Schroder
City of Pleasant Hill
Hired as planning manager
rschroder@pleasanthilliowa.org
Jane Parker
F&G
Promoted to lead financial analyst
jane.parker@fglife.com
Michael Sempek
F&G
Promoted to actuarial associate
michael.sempek@fglife.com
Tessa Humpal
F&G
Promoted to manager, financial …
Business Record 8-11-23
Community Foundation provides $300,000 in grants to local nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines awarded leadership grants totaling $300,000 to support three community projects. A $100,000 leadership grant will help fund the creation of the Ballet Des Moines Campus for Arts and …
Read MorePrairie Meadows donates $150,000 to Children’s Cancer Connection
Prairie Meadows recently awarded Children’s Cancer Connection a Legacy Grant totaling $150,000. The grant will help fund the completion of the CCC renovation and playground project at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope. …
Read MoreItalian-American group launching campaign to renovate new center
A campaign to raise between $5 million and $8 million to renovate the new home of the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa will be launched this fall, a goal supporters say is “very doable.”
“I’ve …
Read MoreLead DSM seeks award nominations for Distinguished Leadership Awards
Lead DSM is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards honor alumni of any Lead DSM program who “exemplify the heart of community stewardship, recognizing those who are caretakers and changemakers for …
Read MoreEvent Spotlight: Iowa’s future workforce: 50 college interns attend DSM Intern Connection Executive Luncheon
“Event Spotlight” is a feature the Business Record will use to share about new and ongoing events and initiatives that aim to address issues affecting the business community.
What? The Greater Des Moines Partnership welcomed …
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