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Historic Peak Mansion acquired by Invest DSM
Invest DSM acquires 10 rental properties in Drake neighborhood
Invest DSM has purchased …
Read MoreWDM Chamber announces speakers for August luncheon
Five area academic leaders will headline the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce August luncheon focused on education’s role in preparing future workforce. According to a news release, the panel will include:
Alejandro Hernandez –…Read MoreHolmes Murphy Foundation contributes $120,000 to local nonprofits
The nonprofit charitable arm of the nationwide, Waukee-headquartered risk management and insurance brokerage Holmes Murphy announced it has given more than $120,000 in contributions to 25 nonprofit organizations. According to a news release, the foundation …
Read MoreGlobal Insurance Symposium opens 2025 event registration, announces theme
Participants can now register for the 2025 Global Insurance Symposium, and organizers have unveiled the theme for the 11th annual event: Insuring a World of Opportunity. The symposium will be held April 15-16, 2025, at …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index declines in June
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased to 105.0 in June 2024 from 105.2 in May.
When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are …
Read MoreGenesis Youth Foundation announces two upcoming events
Genesis Youth Foundation announced its third annual Ubuntu Leadership Summit will take place Aug. 23 at the Genesis Youth Foundation Learning Center, located at 2500 University Ave. in the Hope + Elim Church. The summit …
Read MoreFive Iowa small businesses receive state grants from Main Street Iowa pitch competition
Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts shared $50,000 in state grants after pitching their expansion ideas to a panel of judges in the final round of Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business contest. Burlington’s Thyme …
Read MorePartnership introduces work-based learning event series
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced it will host a four-part work-based learning workshop series for Partnership investor and member organizations. The series aims to guide participants in creating effective work-based learning programs that …
Read MoreVariety – the Children’s Charity raises more than $275,000 at Polo on the Green event
Variety – the Children’s Charity raised more than $275,000 at the annual Polo on the Green event held July 27 at Powder River Ranch in Cumming. The funds will support Variety’s mission of improving the …
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