Archive for August 2023
Reichardt joins ChildServe as director of development
Sarah Reichardt is the new director of development at ChildServe, a specialty pediatric health care organization. In the new role, Reichardt will be responsible for increasing the organization’s philanthropic funds through individual and …
Read MoreABI announces speakers for Iowa Manufacturing Conference
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced speakers who will present at its Iowa Manufacturing Conference on Oct. 4 in Ankeny. Mary Kelly, a retired Navy commander who spent more than 20 years …
Read More5 leaders share their approach to ‘work-life balance’
I’ve heard many derivatives of the term “work-life balance.” There’s “work-life blend” or “work-life harmony” (which you’ll see used by a leader quoted in this piece). But ultimately, regardless of which term you prefer, the …
Read MoreVIDEO: Envision Think Tank on business opportunities
As businesses adapt to the changes of the post-pandemic business environment, a strong and healthy business climate is critical for our enterprises to advance and for our state to thrive and grow. During the second …
Read MoreSecond hotel in Norwalk moves forward
A development agreement between the city of Norwalk and Husmann Construction LLC was recently approved by the City Council, a step that moves closer the start of construction of the community’s second hotel.
A True…Read MoreApplications are open for 2023 Inclusion Awards
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is accepting applications for the 2023 Inclusion Awards, which will be presented at the 11th annual Inclusion Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15 at the FFA Enrichment …
Read MoreAmes credit union partners to expand investment, retirement services
First Community Trust, a nationally chartered trust company headquartered in Dubuque, is partnering with Ames-based River Valley Credit Union to offer trust services, investment management and retirement services to more Iowans. First Community Trust services …
Read MoreIowa DOT receives federal grants to create innovative technologies
The Iowa Department of Transportation has been awarded $2 million in federal grants for projects that create innovative transportation technologies. The projects are among 10 in eight states that received a total of $8.8 million …
Read MoreSeminar aims to help Spanish speakers avoid fraud
The Lucha Antifraude Seminar will focus on fraud prevention and why it is an important topic, especially for Spanish speakers. The event will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 at the …
Read MoreConstruction beginning on 90-unit affordable housing project
Construction is starting on a three-story, 90-unit affordable housing project on 4.4 acres adjacent to Southridge Mall on Des Moines’ south side.
AHEPA Senior Living, a Fishers, Ind.-based nonprofit provider of affordable multifamily housing for …
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