Posts by kmeyer
What they’re checking out: Week of Dec. 8
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreBradshaw, Dickinson law firms to merge
Two legacy law firms will merge Jan. 1, a move that partners of each firm say will not only increase services to clients but also help attract new talent to the combined organization.
The merger …
Read MoreAmare Vita: A new development designed for older, active adults
Consider this about Iowa’s population:
A little more than 1.1 million, or 36%, of Iowa’s 3.19 million residents are 50 years or older, according to information compiled by SeniorLiving.org. In Polk County, Iowa’s most populous …
Read MoreInsurance ‘vital and growing industry’ in Iowa
Jim Lewis’ mantra for doing anything is “start with the why.”
In September, the 62-year-old entrepreneur was named executive director of the Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Iowa Tippie …
Read MoreModern Living: Gen Z Redefines Multifamily Housing
By Nathan Casteel, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Mixed-use leader | Principal, DLR Group
The emergence of Generation Z in the housing market has sparked a transformative shift, compelling developers, owners and designers to reimagine the …
Read MoreDowntown Des Moines poised to add 1,778 apartments
Multifamily developer Ryan Wade had an opportunity to buy property on the edge of Des Moines’ downtown district just prior to the start of the pandemic.
He backed away from the deal when the economy …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Luke Hoffman
As an avid cyclist, when the position of executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition opened up, it was a dream job for Luke Hoffman.
Hoffman took over the helm of the group in October …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Managing people for the first time? Successful leaders offer advice.
When I was a recent college graduate, I got a job leading a nonprofit organization and started managing a team of employees and volunteers. I quickly made numerous rookie errors, one of which was hiring …
Read MoreConsumer-led growth is the marketing strategy you can’t afford to skip
By Emily Steele, CEO and cofounder, Hummingbirds
There’s an exciting movement happening in commerce called community-led growth (CLG).
It’s not a completely new concept, as direct sales and affiliate companies have tapped into their own …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 24
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
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