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Sammons Financial Group donates $50K to ‘By Degrees’ through the Legacy Project

Sammons Financial Group and the Principal Charity Classic have chosen the By Degrees Foundation as the recipient of donations raised through the Legacy Project for 2023. The Legacy Project aims to allow sponsors and patrons …
By Business Record Staff | May 26, 2023
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Civility program to focus on local campaigns

As work continues to elevate civility in local governance, those efforts are expanding to the campaign process before officials are elected to public office.

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University is …
By Michael Crumb | May 26, 2023
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IEDA approves innovation funding for 4 Iowa startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced innovation funding for four startups through Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative.

The Innovation Fund is one of four areas established under the SSBCI program. It increases funding opportunities …
By Business Record Staff | May 26, 2023
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On the Move: Week of May 26

Shawn Bowers
F&G
Hired as lead investment accounting adviser
shawn.bowers@fglife.com

Alex Voloshen
F&G
Hired as national account manager, owned distribution
alex.voloshen@fglife.com

Kinnick McFarland
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative
kinnick.mcfarland@fglife.com

Michele Compton
F&G…
By Business Record Staff | May 26, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of May 26

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
By Business Record Staff | May 26, 2023
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A Closer Look: Mitzi Bolanos Anderson

If there were a contest of how many miles someone has moved to take a job in Des Moines, Mitzi Bolaños Anderson would surely come close to earning the top prize. 

Before coming to Des …
By Emily Kestel | May 26, 2023
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Partnership announces registration for DEI Management Certification Program

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that registration is now open for the next cohort of its DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) Management Certification Program. In partnership with Des Moines-based Schabel Solutions Inc., the …
By Business Record Staff | May 25, 2023
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Co-founder of Kragie/Newell Advertising dies

The co-founder of Kragie/Newell Advertising died on May 17, according to an obituary in the Des Moines Register. John “Jack” Hyland Kragie Jr. founded the company with Liz Newell in 1977. The couple would have …
By Business Record Staff | May 25, 2023
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Principal mentor guides South African businesswoman in Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership

Linda Nyembezi named her business, Insele Capital Partners, after a voracious omnivore with a unique adaptation.

“Insele” means “honey badger” in isiZulu, Nyembezi’s native language.

Linda Nyembezi, left, and Amy Friedrich, right, were paired as…
By Nicole Grundmeier | May 25, 2023
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Connecting with congressional delegation, other Central Iowans among top takeaways from DMDC 2023

I was a participant on the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DMDC 2023 trip, the annual visit to Washington, D.C., where a planeload of business leaders and government officials from Central Iowa descend on the nation’s …
By Michael Crumb | May 25, 2023