Posts by pherteen
Iowa manufacturers outline advancements, challenges from integrating AI, robotics, vision systems to production
As an industry already familiar with implementing advanced technology, Iowa’s manufacturing sector is one to watch as everything from robotic and automation technologies to solutions powered by artificial intelligence become more sophisticated and companies must …
Read MoreCaitlin Clark in the Wall Street Journal
The name Caitlin Clark has appeared so often in the Wall Street Journal this year that regular subscribers might be tempted to think of her as a new crypto currency or artificial intelligence product. Like …
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-14-24
Cover Story: Meet new leader of 6th Avenue Corridor
Focus: Manufacturing and Trade
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Read MoreConnecting at DMDC: Here are 9 business, community leaders’ takeaways from the Partnership’s annual Washington, D.C. trip
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 45th annual DMDC policy trip in May to Washington, D.C. saw one of the largest delegations from Central Iowa, with more than 200 people attending, in the three-day event’s history.…
Read MoreOn Leadership: What does it take to be a transformational leader?
When I was 22 years old and recently out of college, I was lucky enough to work with a leader who changed my life by challenging me to take on a role that was a …
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-7-24
Cover Story: A Closer Look: Roscoe Jones Jr., Dean designate, Drake Law School
Focus: Economic development
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Read MoreWorkforce a top priority as Iowa aims to improve mental health services
While COVID-19 accelerated the push into more virtual mental health care service opportunities, a significant challenge began surfacing: hiring.
In 2012, 236 licensed psychiatrists were practicing in Iowa, according to the Iowa Health Professions Tracking …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-31-24
Cover Story: Workforce a top priority as Iowa aims to improve mental health services
Focus: Health care
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Read MoreIndianola, Warren County announce land exchange
The city of Indianola and Warren County have announced a strategic partnership that involves new uses for specific properties owned by either entity, as identified in the city’s Sixth Street Sub-Area Plan and at or nearby the …
Read MoreForum on Black homeownership set for June 1
The Neighborhood Finance Corp. (NFC) will host an event for community members focused on Black homeownership in Polk County from 10 a.m. to noon, on June 1, at the Des Moines Central Library. The event …
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