Posts by kmeyer
The Return
The commercial real estate sector is doing well and is poised for future growth as companies navigate through the uncertainty that continues in the office environment, experts said during the Business Record’s Project 515 event …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of August 25
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 MoreA Closer Look: Julie Iskow
Julie Iskow, who describes herself as being “born, raised, educated and employed” in the San Francisco Bay Area, has traded Silicon Valley for more time in the Silicon Prairie since joining Ames-based Workiva in 2019.…
Read More5 leaders share their approach to ‘work-life balance’
I’ve heard many derivatives of the term “work-life balance.” There’s “work-life blend” or “work-life harmony” (which you’ll see used by a leader quoted in this piece). But ultimately, regardless of which term you prefer, the …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of August 18
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 MoreOn the Move: Week of August 18
Quintan Mann
F&G
Hired as actuary, modernization ALM
quintan.mann@fglife.com
Osman Korkmaz
F&G
Hired as senior investment accountant
osman.korkmaz@fglife.com
Julianne Coddington
F&G
Hired as manager, IT Solutions
julianne.coddington@fglife.com
Stephen Carden
F&G
Hired as manager, investment accounting…
Rewatch the 2023 Manufacturing Forecast
Iowa’s economy is resilient, but challenges remain over labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation. During its Manufacturing Forecast, the Business Record discussed how manufacturing and Iowa’s economy are faring and looked ahead to 2024. …
Read MoreAfter pause, merger and acquisition activity coming back strong
What investors and sellers have seen in transactions over the past year might best be compared to experiencing the loss of a relationship, those who work closely with mergers and acquisitions say.
The good news …
Read MorePaws & Pints owners share lessons learned from first year in business
About six years ago, Kyle and Megan Casey visited a Colorado-based dog-friendly restaurant and bar that included a large outdoor dog park with tables and chairs for pet owners.
The couple, who own four dogs, …
Read MoreA Workplace Evolution: From Office to Destination
BY JEREMY REDING, AIA, LEEP AP, global workplace leader / senior principal, DLR Group
The future of the workplace is here. Flexibility and adaptability are the new standard, but we have moved beyond this baseline …
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