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Spalding permanently appointed to lead economic development and industry relations

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen has permanently appointed David Spalding as the vice president for economic development and industry relations (EDIR). The appointment was effective Sept. 1 and is pending approval by the Iowa …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 5, 2023
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Creighton Business Conditions Index below growth-neutral for second straight month

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index fell below growth-neutral for a second straight month, but the overall index covering a nine-state region from Minnesota to Arkansas, did increase to 49.5 in August from 46.1 …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 5, 2023
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InnoVenture Challenge applications open through Sept. 25

The InnoVenture Iowa Fund today opened applications for the second annual InnoVenture Challenge, a $100,000 winner-takes-all pitch competition featuring three Iowa startup companies from the information technology, bioscience or advanced manufacturing industries. The three finalists …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 1, 2023
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Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce now available in 3,600+ Walgreens stores

West Des Moines-based Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce has announced its Original Hot Sauce is now available in over 3,600 Walgreens stores nationwide. Walgreens is Lola’s third national account in addition to being in over 2,200 …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 1, 2023
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UpLift Basic Income Pilot to hold first community conversation Tuesday

A series of community conversations to discuss the UpLift Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot and next steps in addressing needs of low-income families will kick off at 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Varsity Cinema …
By Chris Conetzkey | Sep 1, 2023
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Endowment focuses on bringing people into commercial construction careers

The 2023 Request for Proposal from the MBI-WORKS (Master Builders of Workforce Opportunities Require Knowledge and Skills) Endowment Board is now open to schools and nonprofit programs across Iowa through Sept. 15.

The MBI-WORKS Endowment …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 1, 2023
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VIDEO: Watch a replay of Project515: Office Outlook

More people have returned to the office after working from home during the pandemic. While that is good news for commercial districts and businesses that rely on employees working downtown and in offices across the …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 1, 2023
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On the Move: Week of Sept. 1

Bridget R. Penick
Fredrikson
Recognized in Best Lawyers 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” – employment law-management, immigration law, labor law-management, litigation-L
bpenick@fredlaw.com

Jen Fuchs
Lockton
Hired as account executive, property and casualty practice
jen.fuchs@lockton.com

Jennifer …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 1, 2023
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Reggie’s Sleepout returns to Drake Stadium on Sept. 30

Attendees of Reggie’s Sleepout on Sept. 30 will get to spend a night on the field at Drake Stadium in Des Moines and join the fight to end youth homelessness. A $25 registration fee will …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 31, 2023
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EMC Insurance awards $35,000 to Oakridge Neighborhood’s workforce program

The EMC Insurance Foundation awarded Oakridge Neighborhood a $35,000 grant to support 21st-century workforce training administered by Oakridge Neighborhood’s Family and Workforce Programs. Almardi Abdalla, Oakridge Neighborhood vice president for Family and Workforce Programs, said …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 31, 2023