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$2.94M in CDL training grants awarded

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $2.94 million in grants were awarded to 46 training programs across the state through the Entry-Level Driver Training Program. The grants are intended to help meet the demand for truck and …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 31, 2023
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French fries and beer may help calm ‘perfect storm’ at favorite restaurants

Jessica Dunker, president and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association. Business Record file photo

There will likely be more surprise closings or sales of restaurants this year as the industry copes with a “perfect storm” …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 31, 2023
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A Closer Look: Jenae Sikkink

It doesn’t take long to hear the passion in Jenae Sikkink’s voice as she talks about her role as senior vice president of talent development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Sikkink joined the Partnership …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 31, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of March 31

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 | Mar 31, 2023
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On the Move: Week of March 31

Pete Halaczkiewicz
F&G
Hired as data architect
pete.halaczkiewicz@fglife.com

Matt Phillips
F&G
Hired as senior integration engineer
matt.phillips@fglife.com

Justin Wille
F&G
Hired as director, data platforms and integrations
justin.wille@fglife.com

Adam Hill
F&G
Hired as lead data …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 31, 2023
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Bankers Trust invests $100,000 in homebuyer education programs

Bankers Trust will invest more than $100,000 in homebuyer education programs geared toward minority and low-to-moderate-income homebuyers over the next five years, the Des Moines-based bank announced. The bank will partner with affordable housing nonprofits …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 30, 2023
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Science Center of Iowa names vice president of science learning

Rob Burnett

The Science Center of Iowa has appointed Rob Burnett as its new vice president of science learning. Burnett will oversee all aspects of planning and operations related to STEM learning through programs, outreach, …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 30, 2023
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Syverson Strege hosting free values-based investing session

Syverson Strege, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm in West Des Moines, will host a free event on April 27 to discuss values-based investing. The event will feature Jason Gunkel, chief investment officer …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 30, 2023
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Principal extends Principal Charity Classic sponsorship agreement

Principal Financial Group has agreed to a five-year extension with the Principal Charity Classic, the company announced Wednesday. With the new agreement, Principal will continue to be the title sponsor of the annual PGA Tour …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 30, 2023
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Should the FDIC insurance cap be raised? Here’s what some Iowa leaders think

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in early March is prompting questions about whether the level of federal insurance provided for bank deposits should be raised.

Currently, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 30, 2023