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IBC survey: Iowa economy best in 10 years

The Iowa Business Council’s quarterly survey of its members found the highest overall index in a decade. 

The capital spending index also was the highest in 10 years.

The results show optimism about the Iowa economy, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 1, 2018
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Events to note this month

Oct. 4: The Power of Her Summit
Host: Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: “The Power of Her” summit is an inaugural event that will bring to a close the 2018 series of the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2018
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Guest Opinion: Finding leadership inspiration in unexpected places

By Julie Wulfekuhle | Business initiatives senior manager, Wells Fargo

Leadership inspiration can come from a variety of sources. For many, inspiration comes in the familiar forms of books, quotes, podcasts or webinars. However, we sometimes miss the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2018
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Iowa Restaurant Association to honor women restaurateurs

Women are having a growing impact on the restaurant industry, evidence of which can be found in the latest list of Iowa Restaurant Association award winners.

Six women will be honored Oct. 8 at the …
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Oct 1, 2018
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Cedar Valley Chamber names Darrah as CEO

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Cary Darrah will lead the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber as its new CEO following her seven-month tenure as interim CEO, the organization’s board of directors announced last week. Darrah was …
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2018
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IBA honors Miller with leadership award

Leslie Miller of Iowa State Savings Bank in Knoxville was presented with the James A. Leach Leadership Award at the Iowa Bankers Association annual convention held on Sept. 18. The IBA created the award in …
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2018
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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 10-1-18

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In a society where sexual abuse and sexual harassment still are prevalent, we each have a lot of work to do, said speakers at the “Iowa After #MeToo” panel discussion during the Gazette’s Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2018
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On The Rise: 10-1-18

Gina Skinner-Thebo(pictured)

B&G Foods Inc.
Hired as human resources manager
Ankeny

Brenda Myers
Hills Bank & Trust
Joined as first vice president, marketing director
Hills

Missy Fiesler
RSM US LLP
Hired as program/project management director…
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2018
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Adventureland fined $37,000 after Dragon roller coaster car hits worker

Des Moines Register: Adventureland Park has been fined more than $37,000 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after an employee was struck by a car in August while working on the Dragon roller coaster. The …
By BPC Staff | Sep 28, 2018
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Annuity education nonprofit hires executive director

The Society for Annuity Facts & Education (SAFE), a Des Moines-based nonprofit formed to educate and inform the general investing public about the value and strength annuity products, has hired annuity industry veteran Bob Phillips …
By BPC Staff | Sep 28, 2018