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A Closer Look: Nathan Simpson
As Primary Health Care moves forward with its third CEO in 43 years of existence and first new one in 24 years, Nathan Simpson is projecting continuity for the nonprofit community health center in Des …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-30-25
What they’re checking out: Week of May 30
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 MoreConstruction set to start on building with live-work space in Drake neighborhood
Construction is expected to begin next month on a new live-work style building where a Kum & Go store once stood on University Avenue in the Drake neighborhood.
Neighborhood Development Corp. purchased the site, at …
Read MoreNew restaurant/bar concept planned for former Longest Yard site in Valley Junction
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Italian firm buys land in Perry for production facility
ADR Axles USA Inc., located in Uboldo, Italy, paid Perry Economic Development Inc. $504,450 for over 10 acres of undeveloped land in the Perry Industrial Park along L Avenue south of Highway 141, Dallas County real estate records …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Sadie Trytten
Sadie Trytten took the reins of Neighborhood Development Corp. on Jan. 1, leading the nonprofit’s mission of revitalizing commercial and multifamily properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods that are underserved by the private sector.
She previously served …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Leading without breaking-Why top leaders must invest in support for mental health and high performance
This is part of an ongoing series on mental health and leadership.
In today’s high-pressure leadership landscape, the mental health of CEOs, founders and executives is under increasing strain. As the stakes of leadership rise, …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-23-25
Cover Story: Changing the cultural perception of entrepreneurs
Focus: Entrepreneurs
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Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Katecho acquires undeveloped parcels in southside business park
Katecho Real Estate LLC, located in Des Moines, paid Airport Development LC, managed by Knapp Properties, just over $3 million for nearly 20 acres near Southwest 28th Street and Army Post Road, Polk County real …
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