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Sporting events bring $20M to Des Moines this month
Catch Des Moines announced that sporting events hosted in Des Moines in May will contribute $20 million in economic impact to the region.
“This month is a testament to the kind of sports momentum that …
Read MoreCity of Des Moines spotlights programs to help new businesses, buildings
The City of Des Moines’ Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization program, established in 2021, has awarded $1.5 million in matching funds to support mid- and large-scale renovations of more than two dozen buildings in key neighborhood corridors …
Read MorePrincipal appoints Russ Ayres as new chief information security officer
Principal Financial Group has appointed Russ Ayres as vice president – chief information security officer. In this role, Ayres will be responsible for leading the company’s information security strategy and operations, ensuring the protection of …
Read MoreCommunity conversation on workforce stability planned for Monday
A community conversation focused on workforce stability and economic opportunity is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Monday at the Ankeny Public Library, 1250 S.W. District Drive in Ankeny. Hosting the event are UpLift – The Central …
Read More$9.5 million awarded to Iowa low-income housing projects
Three affordable housing projects proposed in Des Moines have been awarded federal housing tax credits to support the construction of new rental homes, the Iowa Finance Authority Board announced this week.
In all, 10 projects …
Read MoreAgnihotri tapped as dean of ISU’s business college
Iowa State University did not have to look far to find its next business college dean.
Raj AgnihotriThe university today announced that Raj Agnihotri, currently an assistant dean in the Ivy College of Business, …
Read MoreJeld-Wen closes Oregon factory
Months after window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen closed its Grinnell factory, the company announced the shuttering of a factory in Oregon. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act document dated May 1, Jeld-Wen announced …
Read MoreAnthologic promotes new executive vice president
Alyssa Saunders has been promoted to executive vice president of Anthologic, a marketing and technology firm, the Des Moines company announced. Saunders has served as Anthologic’s vice president of operations since July 2023. Saunders, who …
Read MoreSBA to recognize team from Percival Scientific
The U.S. Small Business Administration will present the 2025 Iowa Small Business Persons of the year award to Jake Oakland, Jamie Jackson and Joni Campidilli of Percival Scientific in Perry on May 13. The team …
Read MoreKathy Underhill named CEO of DMARC; begins new role July 1
The Des Moines Area Religious Council board of directors announced that Kathy Underhill has been hired to lead the organization as chief executive officer, effective July 1.
Underhill has spent over 20 years …
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