Posts by pherteen
What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 16
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 2-16-24
Cover Story: Construction leaders say despite continued workforce challenges, future for industry is bright
Focus: Building and Construction
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Read MoreCapital Crossroads leaders say new roadmap addresses ‘basic fundamental issues’
One of the first things leaders of the Central Iowa visioning initiative Capital Crossroads did when developing a 2040 roadmap for the region was call the Polk County Housing Trust Fund to plan a listening …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Kaity Patchett
Kaity Patchett’s first week as executive director of the Central Iowa region’s Capital Crossroads initiative was “appropriately overwhelming and extremely exciting.”
The 35-year-old said she is meeting key players and taking a deep dive into …
Read MoreBusiness Record 2-9-24
Cover Story: A Closer Look: Kaity Patchett
Focus: Development and Retention
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Read MoreOn Leadership: How to lead when your team members know more than you
In my early 30s, I was leading a department of a Wall Street firm when we acquired a boutique investment practice. I suddenly found myself leading a team of very successful portfolio managers – all …
Read MoreFormer Clive Hotel becoming workforce housing
Jason Grove and Tina Smothers have converted two properties into workforce housing in the past five years: Dormitories on the former AIB College campus in Des Moines and an extended-stay hotel in Clive.
So, when …
Read MoreBusiness Record 2-2-24
Special election set for March 19 in Des Moines
The Des Moines City Council set March 19 as the date to fill an at-large council seat. The seat was previously held by Connie Boesen, who in November was elected the city’s mayor. People interested …
Read MoreIowa Workforce Development announces grants for 2024 summer youth internships
Iowa Workforce Development is offering $250,000 to support summer internship programs in high-demand fields for Iowans aged 14 to 24. Eligible entities include nonprofits, educational institutions, employers and community organizations. Priority funding will be given …
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