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TV ‘shark’ Daymond John to speak in D.M.

Author and “Shark Tank” co-star Daymond John is scheduled to speak Sept. 19, 2019, at the Central Iowa Business Conference at the Des Moines Airport Conference Center. John is the brains behind the clothing line FUBU. He …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the December 28 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the December 28 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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Iowa ranks 10th-lowest in credit card debt burden

Iowa has the 10th-lowest credit card debt burden, CreditCards.com reports. The study of credit card debts and household incomes found that Iowa’s average credit card debt was the lowest in the nation. But with pay ranked …

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Bureau of Economic Analysis suspends release of economic statistics during shutdown

The Bureau of Economic Analysis, a federal agency that produces official statistics on the U.S. economy, is required to suspend all operations until Congress appropriates funding for this fiscal year, the bureau announced in a …

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Department of Education pleads for continued funding of online high school courses

Hundreds of Iowa high school students may lose access to required foreign language classes if lawmakers don’t provide a cash infusion to a state-run initiative, reports Radio Iowa. Iowa Learning Online was launched six years ago …

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Guest opinion: Seven purposeful actions for an exceptional new year

By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development

For many leaders and business owners, the week or two leading up to the new year is rather quiet: Clients are on vacation, vendors have closed for the holidays, …

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Guest opinion: Reflecting on gratitude

By Michelle Book | President, Food Bank of Iowa

Earlier this month, I received a note from a young woman with whom I meet from time to time to share life’s experiences and lessons. She is taking …

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Reynolds appoints Kathleen Law to State Judicial Nominating Commission

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday announced the appointment of Kathleen Law of Des Moines as an appointed member of the State Judicial Nominating Commission, according to a news release. Law fills a vacancy created by …

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Jan. 16: Work Hard, Not Smart with Dr. Anthony Paustian

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: College professors have taught for decades that S.M.A.R.T. goals are good goals. However, game-changing greatness seldom occurs by thinking “SMART.” During this brief talk, attendees will learn …

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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 12-26-18

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Though she began her career working in hospital operating rooms, it was nontraditional medicine that ultimately helped Dusty Swehla battle her way out of addiction. Now, with the motto “living the life you love, …