Posts by kmeyer
Meet Tami Nielsen, new CEO of Food Bank of Iowa
Tami Nielsen, the new president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, remembers a classmate who came to school hungry when she was in fifth grade in Des Moines.
He came to school “ravenous” …
Read MoreA changing of the guard in Central Iowa
A changing of the guard is underway in Central Iowa — and it’s happening at a record pace.
Some in the business community may have detected the recent increase in retirements of long-time leaders and …
Read MoreSeeking sustainable transit
A draft of a newly redesigned public transit system for the Des Moines metro that focuses on ridership is ready to go before the public and stakeholders with hopes of gaining final approval by early …
Read MoreFinding the right fit
Two Rivers Marketing is settling into its new space at 430 E. Grand Ave., after relocating from its former space in a larger building a few blocks away at 106 E. Locust St. It’s a …
Read MoreGuest Column: For our family: Investing in a stronger future for Greater Des Moines
Last month, I attended the Business Record’s Women of Influence event. It is always an inspiring night to celebrate these community leaders who are giving so much to Greater Des Moines, including one of our …
Read MoreFrom trash to treasure: Chevron REG researches biodiesel advances
What began as a way for farmers to add value to their unused crops in the 1990s is now part of a multibillion-dollar company that partners with Iowa State University.
In 1996, farmers at the …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Maybe hope really is a strategy
“Hope is not a strategy.” In business school, we heard it endlessly. The phrase has been variously attributed to Vince Lombardi, Rudy Giuliani and countless military briefings where anyone daring to “hope” got sent back …
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On the Move Spotlight: David Siebert
What initially sparked your interest in your current field or industry?
Like a lot of people, I ended up in insurance by accident — but what a happy accident! I was introduced to the industry …
How ICON Water Trails, Great Outdoors Foundation collaborate to support recreation while tackling water quality issues
Cleaner waterways, updated recreational opportunities and a boost to economic development are a few of the outcomes of a partnership between two statewide organizations. The Great Outdoors Foundation and Iowa Confluence Water Trails are leading …
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