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On the Move: Week of March 22

Molly Lopez
Iowa Economic Development Authority/Iowa Finance Authority
Hired as chief operating officer
molly.lopez@iowaeda.com

Tia Wolett
Primary Health Care
Promoted to maternal health program director
twolett@phcinc.net

Samantha Kohls
Primary Health Care
Promoted to patient services …

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DMARC to host Spring Greens fundraiser April 11

The Des Moines Area Religious Council announced it will host its sixth annual signature fundraising event, Spring Greens, from 6 to 9 p.m. April 11 at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines. The event will …

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First Community Trust announces partnership with Affinity Credit Union

Dubuque-based trust company First Community Trust announced a new partnership with Des Moines-based Affinity Credit Union to offer investment management, retirement and trust services in Central Iowa. Kristin Evans, a trust officer for First Community …

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Iowa’s unemployment rate slips to 2.9%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 2.9%, down slightly from January’s rate of 3%, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

Also in February, Iowa’s labor force participation rate slipped to 67.2%, the third consecutive …

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7 finalists chosen for Black & Brown Business Summit pitch competition, summit’s keynote speakers announced

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced seven finalists for the 2024 pitch competition at the fourth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit. An eighth finalist will be randomly selected on the …

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West Des Moines Chamber introduces Civic Connect to enhance business advocacy

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the introduction of its new government affairs committee, Civic Connect. The nonpartisan committee aims to foster education, engagement and encouragement among its members, according to a …

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‘Can’t Grow Old Without Her’ report highlights women’s role in eldercare

Women leave the workforce at a higher rate than men to provide care to the country’s aging population, according to a new report from Wells Fargo.

This phenomenon puts a strain on labor force growth and …

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UNI to host inaugural Des Moines Real Estate Alumni Reception, award introduction

The University of Northern Iowa will connect and honor Des Moines real estate alumni during the first annual UNI Real Estate Alumni Reception and Award Presentation, hosted at the DMACC Urban Campus from 4:30 to …

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Bâton Global names co-founder Matthew Mitchell as CEO

Bâton Global, a Des Moines-based strategy and consulting firm, announced Tuesday that Matthew Mitchell, a founding partner of the company, will serve as CEO.

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Founded in 2014, Bâton Global has grown to serve …

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New at-large city councilperson elected in Des Moines

Mike Simonson won a special election Tuesday for the at-large Des Moines City Council seat formerly held by Mayor Connie Boesen, according to unofficial results from the Polk County Auditor’s office.

The results show Simonson …