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A Closer Look: Scott Valbert

Scott Valbert got a relatively brief taste of remote work in his first professional communications position during the historic Flood of ’93 in Des Moines. Working for an advertising agency located near the Des Moines …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 15, 2020
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Sen. Tom Harkin on the future of disability inclusion

“This mass exclusion [of people with disabilities] can not be left to governments and charities alone, it needs the most powerful force on the planet, business leadership,” Caroline Casey wrote in Forbes. Casey interviewed former Iowa …
By EMILY BARSKE | Dec 14, 2020
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Leaders Survey 2020: Problems illuminated by pandemic, yet resilience still evident

Editor’s note: This is a continuation of our 2020 Leaders Survey coverage, which we began publishing in the Nov. 27 issue. Our annual survey asks business leaders to share what they feel are some of …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 10, 2020
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: On country roads, can a self-driving car take me home?

Here is a fascinating look by Iowa Magazine inside the research taking place at the University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratories, based in the UI College of Engineering. Beginning next year, UI researchers …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 10, 2020
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Representing Iowa

When 2020 hits the history books, Capital City Pride will remember a major shift. After 43 years, Capital City Pride now has the largest and most diverse board of directors in its history — including …
By KATE HAYDEN | Dec 9, 2020
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Business Record forms Racial Equity Advisory Board

Top row left to right: Almardi Abdalla, Josefina Lopez Valdivia, Tar Macias, Claudia Schabel
Bottom row left to right: Dwana Bradley, Renee Hardman, Bridget Cravens-Neely, Tej Dhawan

 

In response to long-overdue national conversations about racism, we asserted …
By EMILY BARSKE | Dec 9, 2020
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Targeting stressed health care systems

When Jeremy Hoffman’s wife began working from home in spring 2020, the pair went to work upgrading the home office to ensure her workspace would be in compliance with confidentiality regulations. As a psychologist, she …
By KATE HAYDEN | Dec 9, 2020
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A Closer Look: Ruaa Khaleefa

Ruaa Khaleefa came to Iowa four years ago after leaving Iraq and had an initial plan in mind. After attending Des Moines Area Community College English language classes, Khaleefa hoped to open her own in-home …
By KATE HAYDEN | Dec 9, 2020
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Business Record 12-11-20

Targeting stressed health care systems

Focus: Cyber Security

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By BPC Staff | Dec 9, 2020
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Business Record 12-4-20

Construction managers cautious about 2021

Focus: Building and Construction

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By BPC Staff | Dec 9, 2020