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Report: Iowa businesses cut 2,400 jobs in September

Iowa businesses shed 2,400 jobs in September, the first decline in job numbers since March, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

Areas with the largest declines in jobs were health care and social assistance (1,000 jobs …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2022
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Registration open for 2023 Land Investment Expo

 Registration is open for the 2023 Land Investment Expo, which will be held Jan. 10 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The expo, sponsored by Peoples Co., was first held in 2008 to …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2022
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$50K raised during Great Outdoors Foundation’s Wild Prairie Showdown

The Great Outdoors Foundation raised $50,000 during its recent Wild Prairie Showdown, the organization’s annual dinner where three local philanthropists, or champions, compete for the title of Most Valuable Philanthropist by raising the most money for their …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2022
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Business Hall of Fame nominations are open

Nominations are open for the Iowa Business Hall of Fame class of 2022.

The deadline to submit a nomination is noon on Friday, Nov. 18. Nominations can be submitted by a member of the Greater Des Moines…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2022
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On the Move: Week ending October 16

 

 

 

Ella Xing

F&G

Promoted to actuarial associate

ella.xing@fglife.com

 

Jennifer Del Giudice

F&G

Promoted to actuarial associate

jennifer.delgiuidice@fglife.com

 

Laurence Vander Werff

F&G

Promoted to actuarial associate

laurence.vanderwerff@fglife.com

 

Michelle Escoto

F&G…
By BPC Staff | Oct 19, 2022
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Des Moines Public Library Foundation welcomes new executive director

Kelly K. Shrock was recently hired as the executive director of the Des Moines Public Library Foundation. She previously held the role of president at the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County in Indiana. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 19, 2022
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DART conducts rider surveys to get input to better meet changing transportation needs

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is seeking input from riders as it strives to make improvements in its service to better meet the changing transportation needs in Central Iowa.  According to a news …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 19, 2022
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New Costco in Ankeny set to open Nov. 17

Costco, a members-only big box retail store that offers steep discounts on a wide range of items, is scheduled to open its new store in Ankeny on Nov. 17, according to the national retailer’s website. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 19, 2022
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Medical spa to open second Iowa location this week

Chapter Aesthetic Studio, a medical spa providing nonsurgical and cosmetic treatments, is opening a second Iowa location in West Des Moines this week. The spa’s first Iowa location is in Sioux City. Melissa Rogne founded …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 19, 2022
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U.S. Department of Education awards $13.8M to IVRS

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a division of the Iowa Department of Education, was awarded more than $13.8 million through a competitive grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Education. The grant …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 19, 2022