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Family of boy who died at Adventureland seeks $98M from the state of Iowa

Des Moines Register: The family of a Marion boy who drowned at Adventureland Resort last year is seeking nearly $100 million from the state for allowing the ride to operate despite serious safety problems. The family …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2022
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IOWA STOPS HUNGER: Business leaders making a difference

Building partnerships and collaboration are keys for the business community’s success in the fight against food insecurity. That was the message from Business Publications Corp.’s virtual event this week, “Business Leaders Making A Difference.”

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By MICHAEL CRUMB | Sep 2, 2022
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ChildServe to celebrate groundbreaking for Ames expansion on Sept. 7

ChildServe will mark the beginning of a new chapter as it breaks ground on Sept. 7 for a $9 million expansion project to double the size of its Ames campus. Since opening an Ames facility …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: How Serena Williams built an off-court investing powerhouse

As Serena Williams concludes her amazing tennis career, she’s already on the way to superstar status in another competitive realm — venture capital, as this Forbes magazine article details. The magazine takes a look back …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Exile partners again with Brewing Funds the Cure

Exile Brewing Co. has partnered with Brewing Funds the Cure, and on Sept. 7 will release Rising Hope Hazy IPA to raise funds to fight pediatric cancer. Exile will donate 100% of its proceeds from …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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2022 Women to Watch in Hospitality honorees announced

The Iowa Restaurant Association has released its 2022 40 “Women to Watch” in Hospitality list. The honorees represent nearly every segment and function in the industry, including purveyors, entrepreneurs, chefs and business development professionals. More …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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SBDC Iowa associate director receives national 40 Under 40 award

Austin Strawhacker, associate state director of America’s SBDC Iowa, has been named a recipient of the Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award by the national Small Business Development Center association, America’s SBDC. The award …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2022
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Borlaug Field Award recipient announced

A food scientist who has led the development of a high-yielding grain that has improved nutrition for farmers and communities in India and Africa has been named the recipient of the 2022 Norman E. Borlaug …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2022
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Four leaders to be inducted into Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame

The Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame has announced this year’s inductees, who will be honored in an induction ceremony scheduled for Oct. 18 in Altoona. This is the 25th year of the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame.…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 30, 2022
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Partnership plans Future World of Work Summit for October

Registration is underway for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s inaugural Future World of Work Summit. The summit, scheduled for Oct. 24 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, will highlight things employers can do to adapt …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2022