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Business leaders say results of ‘23 session will enhance Iowa’s economic vitality
The business community is celebrating key wins for its agenda during the recent legislative session, issues that leaders say will help make Iowa more competitive.
With the 2023 legislative session now in the books, here’s …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-26-23
Cover Story: Power Breakfast: 10 takeaways about the power of placemaking
Focus: Arts and Entertainment
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Read MoreClyde Evans retiring after 32 years with city of West Des Moines
Clyde Evans’ first impression about the West Des Moines school district prompted him to apply for a job as the city’s community development director 32 years ago.
Evans was the planning director for Palmdale, California, …
Read MoreWhy it matters: Civility leads to success
Editor’s note: In the “Why It Matters” column, which will appear in the Business Record once a month, Byers will provide commentary on topics affecting the region’s business community and give readers a behind-the-scenes look …
Read MoreRetirement Planning 2023
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Read MoreBusiness Record 5-19-23
Cover Story: Meet the new duo leading the Global Insurance Accelerator
Focus: Municipal Governments
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Read MoreFewer businesses offering remote work, U.S. labor study shows
Delta Dental of Iowa’s permanent post-pandemic work structure includes flexibility.
When the pandemic shuttered offices three years ago, employers were forced to find ways to keep workers productive as well as safe. Remote work became …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Is your team engaged? Consider upping your recognition.
Early in my career, I had a job in investment management that I found interesting and rewarding. Unfortunately, the culture of the organization was unsupportive and offered little recognition for the hard work most employees …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-12-23
Cover Story: Fewer businesses offering remote work, U.S. labor study shows
Focus: Banking
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Read More7 trends university researchers think business leaders should know
We asked a few business professors at the state universities to tell us about a trend in research that business leaders should know about. Here’s what they had to say.
– Emily Barske, Business Record …
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