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Vernon Co. enters strategic partnership with Brandinc

The Vernon Co., a Newton-based distributor of promotional marketing items, has formed a strategic partnership with Los Angeles-based Brandinc to serve Fortune 500 clients with domestic and international promotional marketing programs. Merging Vernon’s North American branding …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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UI scientist Thorne booted from EPA panel

A longtime environmental health professor, Peter Thorne, told an Iowa Public Radio audience earlier this week that he learned from media reports he would be losing his key slot on a panel that advises the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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Potential for continued growth puts Des Moines 4th among Midwest real estate markets

The potential for commercial real estate investment and development puts Greater Des Moines fourth on a list of emerging markets in the Midwest and 39th in the nation, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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Meredith promotes Nathanson to lead HR

Meredith Corp. has promoted Dina Nathanson to senior vice president of human resources, effective immediately. In her new role, she will lead Meredith’s human resources initiatives across the enterprise. She will report to Meredith President and Chief …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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Where a growing economy and affordable housing collide

Craig Armstrong, development specialist for the city of Newton, recently drove home a point about the unruly conflict between economic growth in Greater Des Moines and the need for more affordable housing. 

Armstrong attended this …
By KENT DARR | Nov 10, 2017
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Business Record hiring reporter

Company: Des Moines Business Record
Position: Full-time Reporter
Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Website: www.businessrecord.com

Description:

The Business Record seeks a reporter with an interest in and understanding of community journalism …
By SUZANNE BEHNKE | Nov 10, 2017
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Nov. 22-26: Festival of Trees & Lights

Host: Blank Children’s Hospital
About: The Festival of Trees & Lights is a fun holiday event for the entire family This is the 34th year for the festival, which serves as an annual fundraiser for …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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Fidget spinner complaint over lead content names Des Moines distributor

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund has asked Des Moines-based distributor Bulls I Toy LLC and Target stores to pull certain fidget spinners from the market because of tests that found lead levels that could …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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Value of Iowa farmland held steady in third quarter

The value of Iowa farmland remained unchanged in the third quarter, with prices increasing 2 percent over the year that ended in October, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. For the five-state area …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017
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McQuillen named Clive city manager

Matt McQuillen has been named Clive city manager, effective Jan. 20 after the retirement of Dennis Henderson, who has served the city for 22 years. McQuillen, who has been assistant city manager in Clive since …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2017