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Hospitality group, spa first tenants in newly visioned Atlas Building in West Des Moines
The first tenants of the newly reimagined Atlas Building were recently announced, taking the first steps in turning the former Wells Fargo office building in West Des Moines into a multi-tenant building that will feature …
Read MoreCompeting for talent in era of NIL
Since the NCAA approved a policy in 2021 permitting student-athletes to receive compensation for their name, image and likeness (NIL), non-Power Four programs like Drake University have had to get creative to stay competitive.
Under …
Read MoreGuest column: Playing the long game for economic development success
Earlier this month, we hosted leaders from across our 11-county Greater Des Moines region at the inaugural Regional Summit. It was inspiring to have hundreds of passionate advocates and changemakers for our region in one …
Read MoreTwo questions for marketing pros
There was one recurring theme throughout the Business Record’s recent survey which asked Central Iowa marketing industry experts about the most significant industry trends changing or advancing their industry the year ahead: artificial intelligence.
Marketing …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Matt Hansen
Much of Matt Hansen’s nearly 30-year career working with financial services companies happened abroad, including in Austria and England. Originally from Texas, he acquired his sense of “wanderlust” from his grandmother, the matriarch of the …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Oct. 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 MoreBusiness Record 10-18-24
Cover Story: Competing for talent in era of NIL
Focus: Business of Branding
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Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Kwik Trip pays $3.8 million for land in Ankeny
Kwik Trip Inc., based in La Crosse, Wis., paid Wilson Group LLC $3.18 million for property in the 6100 block of S.E. Delaware Avenue, Polk County real estate records show. The Ankeny property includes 10 …
Read MoreRose Schroder named Johnston community development director
Rose Schroder has been named the city of Johnston’s community development director. Schroder, who began her new position on Monday, succeeds David Wilwerding, who became Johnston’s assistant city administrator. Schroder received a bachelor’s degree from …
Read MoreBank Iowa continues expansion with new branch in Johnston
Bank Iowa plans to open its latest branch in the metro this week as part of its strategy to expand its brick-and-mortar presence statewide.
The expansion comes as Bank Iowa, with $2 billion in assets, …
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