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Applications open for Athene Black & Brown Business Summit nonprofit fundraiser

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce announced that applications are now open through Jan. 27 for nonprofit organizations that help support social justice programming in Greater Des Moines to be the beneficiary of fundraising …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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UNI accounting program to offer hybrid delivery option in Des Moines

The University of Northern Iowa announced Jan. 5 that it is expanding its Bachelor of Arts in accounting program to include a hybrid delivery option for students in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Students will …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Values of Polk County’s residential properties expected to jump a record 22%

Residential property owners in Polk County this spring will experience sharp increases in the value of their properties, the county’s assessor said.

The area’s strong residential real estate market, coupled with low interest rates for …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jan 10, 2023
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Joe Vande Kieft Named Central College’s CIO

Central College announced the appointment of Joseph Vande Kieft, a 1999 Central graduate, as its new chief information officer. He will oversee the Information Technology Services department in strategic planning and enhancing the college’s digital …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons announces promotion of Rich Green to CEO

Rich Green has been promoted to chief executive officer of Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons. “We are confident that elevating Rich Green to this role will maximize his talents,” said Dr. Nicholas Honkamp, the board president of …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Creighton Business Conditions Index warns of recession in 2023

Iowa’s economy slowed in December behind slumping sales and new orders, indicating increasing chances of a recession this coming year, a monthly survey of supply chain managers showed last week.

According to Creighton University’s Mid-American Business …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jan 10, 2023
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Dupaco Foundation to award $60,000 in college scholarship money

The Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation scholarship program will be awarding a total of $60,000 to 30 students in three separate programs. The scholarship program includes opportunities both for first-time, incoming students and for current college …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Partnership announces 2023 Top Five for Small Business Series schedule

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, sales and other topics aimed at supporting small businesses. Presenters introduce five key points on specific topics that will help …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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YMCA and community partners to celebrate the legacy of MLK on federal holiday

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines and a coalition of community partners are celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast, presented by Nationwide. …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Legislature to convene for 2023 session Monday

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Iowa lawmakers will convene on Monday to start the 2023 legislative session, and their focus will likely be on the state’s workforce and how to attract new residents to the state …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jan 10, 2023