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Aug. 30: The Journey With Connie Wimer

Host: Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Chamber members and nonmembers alike are invited to be inspired by successful individuals in Greater Des Moines as they share their story and life’s journey. On Aug. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2018
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Sept. 6: Elevate

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Join others for the September Elevate event with Jackie Norris, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries and former chief of staff to Michelle Obama. The cost to …
By BPC Staff | Aug 13, 2018
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Sept. 26: DisruptHR Des Moines 2.0

Host: DisruptHR
About: A night full of short, focused talks on the human resources field. Join us in listening to disruptive topics and current trends in the human resources field and leave inspired.
When: 5:30-8:30 …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2018
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Meredith revenue up more than 30 percent in fiscal ’18

Meredith Corp. today reported its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. Total revenues from continuing operations grew 77 percent in the fourth quarter to $788 million, compared with the prior year’s quarter. Excluding special items, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2018
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Tippie to ring NYSE closing bell

Henry B. Tippie, the namesake of the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business and lead director of global consumer and commercial services company Rollins Inc., rang today’s closing bell on the New York Stock …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2018
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48 Hour Film finalists named

The 48 Hour Film Project in Des Moines has announced 13 finalist films that will be screened in the finals Aug. 16 at the Fleur Cinema. Award presentations will follow. Tickets are on sale online and at …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2018
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Groups partner to award $27,500 in human services mini-grants

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation and United Way of Central Iowa recently awarded more than $27,500 in mini-grants to seven Central Iowa nonprofits. The organizations will use the funds to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 10, 2018
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Sept. 11: Art Over Wine

Host: Art Over Wine 
About: An annual fundraising event highlights artwork from local artists. Attendees will enjoy a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Art Over Wine is designed to offer an evening …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2018
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Bridgestone’s Des Moines plant achieves Platinum certification from Caterpillar

Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced that its Des Moines agriculture tire manufacturing plant recently achieved the highest level, Platinum, in the Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process certification. The Des Moines plant had received Gold Level in …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2018
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Affordable housing project in Ankeny receives tax credits

Indianapolis-based TWG Development has been awarded $820,000 in federal tax credits for an affordable housing development in Ankeny, the Iowa Finance Authority said in a release. TWG plans a 54-unit apartment building at 7750 S.E. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 10, 2018