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The top business headlines of the past 40 years
For the past 11 years, Dave Elbert has written the Business Record’s Elbert Files column. Before that he was a writer, editor and columnist for the Des Moines Register for 37 years covering local politics, …
Read MoreA history timeline of Business Publications Corp.
Connie Wimer buys Iowa Title Co. and soon computerizes the operation to ensure a faster and more efficient process for clients. Iowa Title becomes the leader in Greater Des Moines.
1979The building at …
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-8-23
Cover Story: Insurance ‘Vital and Growing Industry’ in Iowa
Focus: Insurance
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Read MoreWho’s Who in Wealth Management 2023
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Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Dec. 1
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 12-1-23
Cover Story: Downtown Des Moines poised to add 1,778 apartments
Focus: Building and Construction
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Read MoreA Closer Look: Jimmy Olsen
For decades, Jimmy Olsen has claimed the moniker “The most recognized name in Central Iowa.”
The 30-plus-year radio personality, event emcee and small business owner began playing into the name he shares with the fictional …
Read MoreEnvision Iowa: Leaders offer outlook on jobs, social infrastructure in statewide report
More attention needs to be given to develop the skills that are needed and the talent pipeline that will be needed, business leaders said in response to a survey measuring the economic outlook for 2024 …
Read MoreBusiness Record 11-24-23
Cover Story: Envision Iowa: Leaders offer outlook on jobs, social infrastructure in statewide report
Focus: Leaders Survey
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Read MoreTauscheck reflects on listening tour as Partnership begins crafting 2024 priorities
Tiffany Tauscheck has had a busy start to her tenure as president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Tauscheck was named the economic development organization’s new leader beginning July 1 after her predecessor, …
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