Posts by jretzlaff
FedEx laying off workers as part of long-term strategy
FedEx officials recently announced they will be laying off 84 workers at the company’s 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility in downtown Des Moines. Company officials said the layoffs are part of a multi-year strategy to implement FedEx’s …
Read MoreLetter from the President: Business Record wins multiple national awards from industry association
I am pleased to share that the Business Record received awards in three categories at the recent Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP) 2025 Editorial Excellence Awards.
As a member of AABP, which includes a …
Read MoreLeadership Iowa graduates 40
Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, has announced it graduated 40 participants in its 2024-25 class. A formal graduation ceremony took place on June 12 during the …
Read MoreWorld Food & Music Festival vendors announced
The World Food & Music Festival has announced the vendors, merchants and nonprofits for the 2025 Festival. The event will take place Aug. 22-24 at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines. This year’s festival …
Read MoreHy-Vee holding supplier summit for small businesses in September
Hy-Vee will host its Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 at its headquarters in West Des Moines where small businesses and entrepreneurs can learn about working with Hy-Vee and pitch their products directly to Hy-Vee …
Read MoreLandus launches nationwide search for next CEO
Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative Landus is launching a nationwide search for its next CEO after former CEO Matt Carstens stepped down on April 4. Sam Caton is serving as interim CEO during the search process. …
Read MoreCouncil to consider sharing agreement with county for redevelopment of 5th and Cherry parking lot
The Des Moines …
Read MoreCity to issue RFP for armory after DMPA pulls out of redevelopment proposal
Aureon realigns executive leadership team
Aureon, a West Des Moines-based technology solutions provider, announced a strategic executive realignment with the appointment of three key leaders: Chris Burns as chief operating officer, Holly Veeder as chief transformation officer and Aric Birchmier …
Read MoreMcCormick named chair of MidWest One
Tracy McCormick will serve as chair of MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. and MidWestOne Bank, the group announced. McCormick is the daughter of MidWestOne Bank’s former chairman and director emeritus, W. Richard Summerwill, who …
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