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Iowa Leading Indicators Index remains unchanged in August

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index remained unchanged from July to August, at 109.6. The monthly diffusion index increased to 50.0 in August from 25.0 in July.

The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index recorded a 0.21% …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 10, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Problems plaguing metaverse app, memos show

You may have read a story I wrote this week about applications the metaverse can have in the business world, but this story from Insider suggests there is work to do before the app becomes widely available. My story …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Oct 7, 2022
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English language learning grant program announced

A  new grant program has been announced that is designed to reduce language barriers in the workforce. According to a news release, the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program, announced Wednesday, is designed to provide programs …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2022
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‘Mad About Money’ educational program to perform at Iowa middle schools

The Iowa Insurance Division and the National Theatre for Children have partnered to educate and inspire Iowa students and their families. This fall, professional actors from NTC will visit about 50 middle schools with live …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2022
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Watch a replay of our Fearless Focus: Risk-taking conversation

Did you miss our Fearless Focus conversation yesterday? We talked about why women are hesitant to take risks, and discussed tips on how to overcome a fear of failure.

Panelists were:

Kirsten Anderson, author and…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 7, 2022
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State announces more than $450K in grants for rural Iowa initiatives

More than $450,000 in grants has been awarded to support initiatives from child care and housing to workforce attraction in rural Iowa, the governor’s office announced Thursday. Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg said in a news …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2022
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Refrigeration and HVAC company Marick Inc. partners with Orion Group

Orion Group, a commercial facility services business based in New York City, has partnered with Marick Inc., a commercial refrigeration and HVAC service company based in Des Moines with branch offices in Waterloo, Omaha and and Wichita, …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending October 2

Edna Gurney

F&G

Promoted to manager, life and annuity claims

edna.gurney@fglife.com

 

Dawn Banner

F&G

Promoted to manager, agency services

dawn.banner@fglife.com

 

Jim Buddenborg

F&G

Promoted to senior business analyst

jim.buddenborg@fglife.com

 

Sharla Piepkow

F&G…
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2022
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NOTEBOOK: ONE GOOD READ Life after journalism? It may be an indie bookstore

Many Business Record readers that I have spoken with at recent Business Publications events are aware that I’m retiring from journalism — and that I aspire to become an independent bookstore owner after my wife …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 6, 2022
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MercyOne Central Iowa IT issue affects information systems, online scheduling

MercyOne Central Iowa’s information systems were affected Monday as part of the IT issue affecting one of its parent companies, CommonSpirit Health, the Des Moines Register reported. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has taken some of its …
By BPC Staff | Oct 6, 2022