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VIDEO: Rewatch our Power Breakfast on the power of placemaking

Placemaking and big investments in quality of life projects continue to be a focus of Greater Des Moines leaders to attract residents and visitors alike. At Thursday’s Power Breakfast, which focused on placemaking, we asked …
By Business Record Staff | May 19, 2023
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Tauscheck to lead Greater Des Moines Partnership

Tiffany Tauscheck

Tiffany Tauscheck will succeed Jay Byers as president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the organization announced today.

Tauscheck is the Partnership’s chief operations officer and president of Downtown DSM Inc. …
By Business Record Staff | May 19, 2023
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Goodwill hosting Community Appreciation Event

Goodwill of Central Iowa has announced an upcoming Community Appreciation Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 24 at Goodwill headquarters in Johnston, at 5355 N.W. 86th St. This event serves as a …
By Business Record Staff | May 19, 2023
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DMMO reports $12 million in economic impact

Des Moines Metro Opera announced that it makes an annual economic impact of $12 million in Warren, Polk and Dallas counties, based on a study of data from the company’s 2022 season. This marks an …
By Business Record Staff | May 19, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of May 19

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 19, 2023
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On the Move: Week of May 19

Ron Grundhauser
F&G
Promoted to national account vice president, annuity sales
ron.grundhauser@fglife.com

Nick Kollauf
F&G
Promoted to manager, business intelligence
nick.kollauf@fglife.com

Justin Warnke
F&G
Promoted to senior internal wholesaler
justin.warnke@fglife.com

Ellie Riter
F&G
Promoted to …
By Business Record Staff | May 19, 2023
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Urbandale, Windsor Heights chambers of commerce to merge

The Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce announced today plans to merge operations beginning June 1.

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce will be the lead organization powering the Windsor Heights …
By Business Record Staff | May 18, 2023
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Iowa’s unemployment rate falls to 2.7%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April was 2.7%, a slight drop from March’s rate of 2.8%, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

Overall, 46,800 Iowans were unemployed in April; in April 2022 there were 40,100 …
By Business Record Staff | May 18, 2023
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Statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) announced the winners of its first-ever iTIP Awards. A ceremony will be held during the annual meeting on June 12 in Cedar Falls. The awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations …
By Business Record Staff | May 18, 2023
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Call for youth changemakers in Iowa

The World Literacy Foundation is accepting applications for its summer 2023 Youth Ambassador Program. Seeking young advocates in Iowa, the program aims to address the issue of illiteracy, affecting an estimated 65% of children from …
By Business Record Staff | May 18, 2023
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