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2023 Pillars of Philanthropy out now

Our nonprofit community is driven by purpose and a desire to make a difference in the community. Each organization has a unique mission and niche in which they serve. But like all organizations, they face …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 20, 2023
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New report shows economic impact of arts and culture on Central Iowa

Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and events contribute nearly $310 million a year to the Central Iowa economy, according to a report released last week.

The report, the result of a survey done in partnership …
By Michael Crumb | Nov 20, 2023
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5 Iowa cities receive perfect scores on Municipal Equality Index

The cities of West Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Davenport all scored 100 out of 100 points on the 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. Des Moines and Ames both scored 96, …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 20, 2023
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Grow Solar Polk County and Urban Dreams present new solar array

Urban Dreams, along with Grow Solar Polk County program leaders and the Des Moines West Side Chamber, presented a new solar array Wednesday at the Urban Dreams office in Des Moines. The solar installation, created …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 17, 2023
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Mission Cancer + Blood’s care model focuses on independence as Ankeny campus opens

Mission Cancer + Blood is growing its Central Iowa footprint.

About 7,000 patients visit one of Mission’s clinics each month at its three busiest campuses, all in Des Moines. A fair amount of those patients …
By Joe Fisher | Nov 17, 2023
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Partnership to unveil state legislative priorities at Dec. 12 breakfast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced that the 2023 Legislative Leadership Breakfast will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Des Moines Embassy Club West. During the event, a panel of …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 17, 2023
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Proteus Inc. presents Farmworker and Partner of the Year awards

Proteus Inc., a nonprofit serving farmworkers and their families in Iowa, Nebraska and Indiana, presented Farmworker of the Year awards to Yaroslav Ziabkin and Luisa Castro Santiago, as well as a Partner of the Year …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 17, 2023
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Will arena for Buccaneers get built at Merle Hay Mall?

In November 2020, much excitement was generated by Merle Hay Mall’s owner’s announcement that former department store space in the center would get new life as the home arena for the Des Moines Buccaneers and …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 17, 2023
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On the Move: Week of Nov. 17

Angie Hyer
Hubbell Realty Co.
Hired as senior accountant
angie.hyer@hubbellrealty.com

Johanna De Jesus
Indigo Living
Hired as leasing consultant
johanna.dejesus@hubbellrealty.com

Brenna Koehn
Indigo Living
Hired as leasing consultant
brenna.koehn@hubbellrealty.com

Sherrad Scales
Indigo Living
Hired as …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 17, 2023
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Iowa’s unemployment rate ticks up to 3.2%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October rose to 3.2%, the third straight month the rate has increased, Iowa Workforce Development reported today. A year ago, the state’s unemployment rate was 3.1%. Also in October, …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 16, 2023