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Nominations accepted through July 22 for Iowa Business Hall of Fame

The Greater Des Moines Committee is accepting nominations for the 2016 Iowa Business Hall of Fame, a gallery of Iowans who have made outstanding contributions to the development and enhancement of the state’s business climate. …

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ISU recognized as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University

owa State University has been recognized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. APLU launched the program in 2013 to recognize universities that are leaders in spurring …

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Survey: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids are top spots for tech workers

Des Moines and Cedar Rapids were ranked among the 10 best cities in the United States for tech workers by SmartAsset. Des Moines was ranked No. 8 in the third annual survey, behind Cedar Rapids, which was …

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National film leaders to speak at arts summit

Iowa City native Andrew Steele, who is creative director the “Funny or Die” television program and a former “Saturday Night Live” writer, will join Sundance Institute Managing Director Sarah Pearce in a new series of …

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Being paid to do nothing: ISU employees upset over IT restructuring

Cedar Rapids Gazette: As part of a restructuring effort in Iowa State University’s information technology services unit, ISU since May has been paying 19 employees to not work — telling them either to stay home or …

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Iowa lands $25 million for one-of-a-kind freight hub in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A grant worth more than $25 million has been awarded to construct a Cedar Rapids intermodal transportation facility that officials say will become a one-of-a-kind freight hub for the state.…

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July 13: Not-For-Profit Industry Update

Host: Brooks Lodden, P.C. About: This year’s event is a “must attend” for organizations; attendance is encouraged for CEOs, CFOs, accounting and IT personnel, and interested board members. The seminar will cover the following topics:…
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Cyber insurance becoming an easier sell in Iowa

Iowa businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need for cyber liability insurance, according to a representative with LMC Insurance, which offers the specialty coverage. 

“Simply going through the application process can be eye-opening for …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the July 8 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the July 8 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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Cyber insurance becoming an easier sell in Iowa

Iowa businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need for cyber liability insurance, according to a representative with LMC Insurance, which offers the specialty coverage. 

“Simply going through the application process can be eye-opening for …