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Report analyzes state of charitable giving in Central Iowa

Charitable contributions in Central Iowa are likely to stay the same or grow in 2023, according to a report that is intended to help nonprofits better understand what donors are looking for.

The authors of …
By Michael Crumb | Jan 19, 2023
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Dr. Adreain Henry and Ardis Kelley join Community Foundation board

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Dr. Adreain Henry, president of Mercy College of Health Sciences, and Ardis Kelley, chief strategy officer …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 18, 2023
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Department of Cultural Affairs announces $1.5M in grants for arts, cultural and heritage projects

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants for local infrastructure projects and programs to build culturally vibrant communities statewide.

According to a news release announcing the awards, the grants come …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 18, 2023
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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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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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DMARC food pantry network sets another single-day record

The Des Moines Area Religious Council food pantry network set a single-daily record for individuals assisted this week, with 1,614 people passing through its food pantries on Tuesday. The previous single-day record was 1,529 set …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Bravo announces award recipients for 2023 gala

Bravo Greater Des Moines will present Ballet Des Moines and the Iowa Asian Alliance with Spotlight Awards during its annual awards gala, scheduled for Feb. 4 at Hy-Vee Hall. According to a news release announcing the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2023
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Arts Festival forms group to support creative entrepreneurship

The Des Moines Arts Festival today announced the launch of Artswork, a new organization designed to support creative entrepreneurs and advance the creative economy in Central Iowa.

According to a news release announcing the creation …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 5, 2023
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DMARC announces staffing transitions

Blake Willadsen has been named the new marketing and communications manager at the Des Moines Area Religious Council. He moves into the position as Luke Elzinga transitions to a new policy and advocacy manager position …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2023
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Part-time plant business grows to full-time venture

In 2021, Hunter Frescoln began his plant and garden company as a part-time, web-based business.

However, as demand grew the 30-year-old interior designer decided to turn the Trendy Gardener Design + Plantscapes into a full-time venture.

Frescoln…
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2023