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Notable transactions: Omaha auto group buys land in WDM for Porsche dealership

An auto group headquartered in Omaha has purchased property in West Des Moines on which a Porsche dealership will be located.

LBP Des Moines LLC, managed by Woodhouse Auto Family, paid Earlham Savings Bank $1.86 million for …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Feb 15, 2023
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Lazard to receive Robert D. and Billie Ray Character Award

Iowa native and current NFL free agent Allen Lazard has been named the 2023 Robert D. and Billie Ray Pillar of Character Award recipient by the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University. …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2023
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Food Bank of Iowa, DMARC announce new partnership to forge path to better fight food insecurity

The leaders of the Food Bank of Iowa and the Des Moines Area Religious Council came together today to announce a new food rescue partnership and shared distribution standards as they work together to fight …
By Michael Crumb | Feb 14, 2023
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VizyPay expands leadership team for national growth

Ricky Onofre

VizyPay, a payment processing fintech company serving small businesses, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Director of Independent Sales Organizations Partnerships Ricky Onofre, pictured, and Regional Directors Tod Kellen and …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2023
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Growers Edge announces $15M investment; Cosgrove steps down as CEO

Growers Edge announced Monday that Dan Cosgrove has stepped down as CEO, effective immediately. The company’s board of directors has selected Hollie Bunn to serve as interim CEO, a news release said.  


Hollie Bunn

“As …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2023
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Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation accepting scholarship applications

The Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation is accepting applications for educational scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. Four $1,000 scholarships will be available to nontraditional students who are already in the workplace and want …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 13, 2023
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YWRC announces 2023 Louise Rosenfield Noun award recipients

The Young Women’s Resource Center announced that the recipients of the Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact, Purpose and Visionary awards are Shannissy Catron, Maria Volante and Dawn Martinez Oropeza, respectively. The awards honor women who have …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 13, 2023
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Hy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses

Hy-Vee Inc. hosted a business summit in Minneapolis where it awarded $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses. The event, called the Hy-Vee Opportunity Inclusive Business Summit, was part of the company’s effort …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 13, 2023
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Ingersoll staircase to be transformed into public art pathway

A staircase located on Ingersoll Avenue will be transformed into a pedestrian pathway that will feature public art, lighting and improved landscaping. The stairs will connect Ingersoll to Grand Avenue in a first-of-its-kind project led …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 13, 2023
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Coe College receives grant to support student, community education about criminal justice system

Coe College has received a $15,350 grant from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest to support the creation of a new Prison Learning Initiative at Coe. According to a news release, the initiative will expand …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 13, 2023