Archive for September 2023
A Closer Look: Amanda Wanke
If you don’t already know Amanda Wanke, you probably have heard her name before. She first joined DART in 2015 as chief external affairs officer. She was named chief operating officer and deputy CEO in …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Reynolds’ overreach
It was a hot September day when I saw my friend K.C. admiring Joel Shapiro’s untitled sculpture of a stick figure in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
The legs are splayed in a …
Read MoreEnvision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic business climate
The Business Record recently held its second think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused on “Business Opportunities” and specifically about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic business climate. Panelists included:
Mike Ralston,…Read MoreCharting a course
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will soon be reaching out to learn more about what the community wants from public transportation as the agency continues efforts to address a funding gap it could …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Sept. 15
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 MoreBusiness Record 9-15-23
On the Move: Week of Sept. 15
Bridget Saffold
Focus on Diabetes
Recently recognized nationally as just one of 12 health equity heroes by DentaQuest for her work with Focus on Diabetes
bridget.saffold@mercyhealth.com
Alan Guo
F&G
Hired as manager, tax, alternative investments…
Chris Clement joins McClure as chief operating officer
Chris Clement is joining Midwest-based McClure, a civil, environmental and structural engineering firm headquartered in Clive, as the company’s chief operating officer. The move was effective Sept. 6 and designed to continue McClure’s growth outside …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Chamber presents DEI Workplace Excellence Awards
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce presented 10 awards to people and companies during its third annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards event on Sept. 7. Individual award winners included Ayanari Morales-Rodriguez, …
Read MoreUrbandale Chamber to honor businesses, Citizen of the Year on Sept. 21
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce will recognize Doug Gulling as the Citizen of the Year and honor three Business of the Year and three Small Business of the Year nominees during Sample Urbandale, A Celebration …
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