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Hummingbirds raises more than $1M in seed funding
Hummingbirds, an online platform that connects businesses with hyper-local content creators, announced it has raised more than $1 million in funding. The fundraising round was led by Chicago-based venture capital firm M25 with participation by …
Read MoreMore than $443K in child care business incentive grants announced
The state on Monday announced a second round of child care business incentive grants to help businesses support the creation of child care openings in their communities. A total of $443,234 will be awarded through Iowa Workforce …
Read MoreIowa farmland sold for average $13,742 an acre in 2022
The value of Iowa’s tillable farmland plateaued during the last half of 2022 but prices remain at historic highs, according to research by Iowa Appraisal.
Land values rose 13.4% in 2022, with the average statewide …
Business leaders look for lawmakers to address workforce priorities
As Iowa lawmakers convened this week, some of the state’s top business groups are closely watching after revealing their priorities in the weeks leading up to this year’s legislative session.
The Iowa Association of Business …
Read More2023 Book of Lists
Published annually in January, the Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. The book includes more than 70 lists covering a variety …
Read MoreBravo announces award recipients for 2023 gala
Bravo Greater Des Moines will present Ballet Des Moines and the Iowa Asian Alliance with Spotlight Awards during its annual awards gala, scheduled for Feb. 4 at Hy-Vee Hall. According to a news release announcing the …
Read MoreArts Festival forms group to support creative entrepreneurship
The Des Moines Arts Festival today announced the launch of Artswork, a new organization designed to support creative entrepreneurs and advance the creative economy in Central Iowa.
According to a news release announcing the creation …
Christensen re-selected as chief justice
The Iowa Supreme Court has re-selected Justice Susan Christensen as chief justice. Christensen’s previous term on the court expired Dec. 31. Her new two-year term began Jan 1. Christensen, of Harlan, was first selected in …
Read MoreDMARC announces staffing transitions
Blake Willadsen has been named the new marketing and communications manager at the Des Moines Area Religious Council. He moves into the position as Luke Elzinga transitions to a new policy and advocacy manager position …
Read MoreIBC calls for action on workforce as Q4 outlook continues showing labor as top challenge in 2023
Ongoing concerns with attracting and retaining workers, and inflation, continue to be the top economic challenges for the first six months of 2023, but despite those worries optimism remained in positive territory, according to …
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