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Pella Corp. hires new chief marketing officer

  Emily Videtto

Pella Corp., a leading manufacturer and designer of windows, doors and between-the-glass blinds and shades, has hired Emily Videtto as chief marketing officer. Videtto was most recently vice president of residential marketing …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Iowa Leading Indicators up slightly in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 105.6 in October from 105.4 in September. The monthly diffusion index increased in October to 62.5 from 56.3 in September. With another increase in October, Iowa’s nonfarm employment …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Fertilizer plant bonds are ‘junk,’ ratings service says

One of these days, Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC will produce 1.5 million to 2 million metric tons of fertilizer products a year, and it could use that cash flow to help offset some significant financing…
By KENT DARR | Dec 5, 2016
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Jan. 13: Agricultural Urbanism Annual Celebration

Host: Iowa State Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Natural Resources- Local Foods Team and Community Economic Development About: This event will engage local food leaders and partners in a dynamic setting around food systems as promoters of…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Mercer acquires Sirota Consulting

Global human resources consulting company Mercer has acquired the business of Sirota Consulting LLC, a global provider of employee engagement solutions through organizational assessments, surveys, technology and analytics. Sirota, a well-established global brand with more …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Veridian furthers reach of ‘Broke, Busted & Disgusted’ documentary

Veridian Credit Union announced a partnership with the creators of the film “Broke, Busted & Disgusted,” a documentary made in Iowa about the true cost of college. With the partnership, the video will be available …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Plans unveiled for renovation of historic Griffin Building in Des Moines

The owners of the Edna M. Griffin Building in downtown Des Moines are seeking nearly $2 million in state and local tax incentives for a $10.5 million historic renovation that will convert much of its…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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VIDEO: Art Route Des Moines sidewalk markings in place

 

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and partners recently completed most of the painted dots and chevrons that designate the new Art Route Des Moines and art locations along the downtown Des Moines …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 5, 2016
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On The Rise: 12-5-16

  Amanda Young Promoted to senior vice president of human resources at Bankers Trust Co. Des Moines   Jenae Stokesbary Named digital promotion director at Central College. Pella   Erica St. John Promoted to chief…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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SPEAK UP: Understanding work-family challenges facing women of color

  Policies promoted by the Department of Labor, such as paid family leave, investments in affordable child care and more, are important to promoting and creating more equitable workplaces, writes Jocelyn Fry with the Center…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016