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Crosbie receives Immigrant Entrepreneur Spirit Award

Rowena Crosbie, pictured, president of Tero International, recently received the Immigrant Entrepreneur Spirit Award, awarded to a first generation immigrant who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to professional and business excellence, and altruistic pursuits. Crosbie …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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Dec. 7: First Friday

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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Dec. 13: Holiday Breakfast

Host: Women’s Leadership Network
About: Make plans to join Dubuque Women’s Leadership Network to celebrate the holidays and gather for networking, fun and great conversation. Cost to attend is $15 for members and $20 for …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 11-26-18

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Kara Vogelson, organizational development and research manager and assistant deputy director of administrative operations for Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health, will receive one of three Iowa Public Health Hero awards Nov. 28 …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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On The Rise: 11-26-18

Nga Ho (pictured)
Renewable Energy Group
Promoted to senior manager, SEC accounting & reporting
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Laura Grinnell 
Renewable Energy Group
Promoted to manager, internal audit 
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Maia Bonner
Lifespace Communities Inc.
Hired as vice president of …
By BPC Staff | Nov 26, 2018
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City incentives outlined for Drake-area hotel

The Des Moines City Council has approved a preliminary development agreement with Nelson Construction & Development for a $27 million hotel and retail project in a parking lot formerly owned by Drake University at 26th …
By KENT DARR | Nov 21, 2018
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End of the line for Urbandale pallet shack

The Urban Loop development area in Urbandale is about to lose an eyesore and, maybe, the colorful character who ran a pallet business from the raggedy structure.

Chipp Manders is a man who has been on …
By KENT DARR | Nov 21, 2018
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Iowa City Airbnb hosts earned $223,000 during football games

Corridor Business Journal: Airbnb reports that its Iowa City host community welcomed 1,900 guest arrivals and earned $223,000 in supplemental income during University of Iowa home football weekends this season. This includes a projected 220 guest …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 21, 2018
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Iowa house sales and prices increased in October

Iowa home sales were up slightly in October while homes are selling faster and for a higher price than last year at this time, the Iowa Association of Realtors said. Sales stood at 3,487 last …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 21, 2018
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World Food Prize opens fellowship apps

The World Food Prize Foundation will accept applications through Dec. 15 for Wallace-Carver Fellowships. The program offers exceptional college and graduate students the opportunity to collaborate with scientists and policymakers through paid summer fellowships of eight to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 21, 2018