Posts by jretzlaff
Send-off party planned for DeClerck ahead of World Ultimate Championships
Dylan DeClerck, the co-founder of nonprofit Can Play and a past Business Record Forty Under 40 honoree, is set to compete with Team USA in the mixed division of the World Ultimate Championships, planned for …
Read MoreDMU earns LEED silver certification for sustainable practices
RDG Planning & Design announced that the new West Des Moines campus of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification. This certification …
Read MoreWest Des Moines chamber to host YURtern Alumni Social
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce announced it will invite alumni of its professional development program, YURtern, to celebrate the program’s seventh year. More than 1,300 student interns have been part of the program …
Read MoreMerle Hay Mall keeps eye on arena project despite Bucs’ withdrawal from talks
Hillary Hughes wins Top Woman Leader & Dealmaker of the Year
Prairie Capital Advisors, a corporate advisory and investment banking firm, announced that managing director Hillary Hughes has been recognized with the Top Woman Leader & Dealmaker of the Year for 2024 from M&A Atlas. The …
Read MoreVendor list announced for 2024 World Food & Music Festival
The vendor list for the World Food & Music Festival was announced recently in a news release. This year’s festival will feature 59 food vendors from 30 countries, including 15 new vendors and six vendors …
Read MoreIowa companies cool on sales, capital spending projections, but overall economic outlook positive in IBC quarterly survey
Iowa companies are tempering expectations for sales, capital spending and employment over the next six months, according to the results of Iowa Business Council’s second-quarter 2024 Economic Outlook Survey.
The outlook for the state’s economic health …
Read MoreDisaster unemployment assistance now available for 5 northwest Iowa counties
Disaster unemployment assistance is now available to eligible individuals as a result of a major disaster declaration signed by President Joe Biden on June 24. Iowa Workforce Development is now accepting applications for disaster unemployment …
Read MoreBaker Group announces Jeff Jordan as vice president of Cedar Rapids branch
Baker Group, a commercial contractor based in Ankeny, has promoted Jeff Jordan to the position of vice president of the Cedar Rapids branch. In this role, Jordan will be responsible for the financial performance, client …
Read MoreUnited Way of Central Iowa names Badou-James as its CFO
United Way of Central Iowa has appointed Anne-Lyse Badou-James as its chief financial officer, the nonprofit announced Thursday.
Anne-Lyse Badou-JamesBadou-James’ role will include guiding the organization’s strategic direction, overseeing finance and technology and “enhancing …
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