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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Uber, Lyft not solving congestion

There was talk when Uber and Lyft took off that the companies would relieve congestion, but their own research shows they aren’t making much of a dent, Fast Company reports. In six major metro areas, including …
By BPC Staff | Aug 6, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Cashless stores alienate customers in the name of efficiency

Brands increasingly seek to provide “frictionless” experiences — a sense of ease and efficiency that enables users to engage with them on their terms. However, in a small but growing number of cases, frictionless means …
By KATE HAYDEN | Aug 6, 2019
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NOTEBOOK: Nation’s political writers get pre-caucus science lesson in D.M.

Veteran journalist Rick Weiss has staged boot camps for science journalists as part of his work as director of the nonpartisan, nonprofit SciLine, which offers a free service to journalists to help them find knowledgeable …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 5, 2019
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On the Move: The week of July 29

Steve Tenney

BerganKDV

Hired as construction industry consultant

steve.tenney@bergankdv.com


Alex Dingman

Phillips Stafford Insurance Group

Hired as independent agent

adingman@phillipsstafford.com


Molly Hanson

RDG Planning & Design

Hired as conservation and community outreach specialist

mhanson@rdgusa.com


John …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Aug 2, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Smart diapers for new-parents-to-be

I’m about three months away from being a first-time dad. So naturally my reading habits have turned to looking for anything that could help make raising a baby go as easily as possible. Including diaper …
By CHRIS CONETZKEY | Aug 2, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – Who’s in the August 2 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the August 2 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …
By BPC Staff | Aug 1, 2019
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Targeting successes

Hannah Elliott is one of the faces of a streamlined and updated Iowa Targeted Small Business Program operated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

Last year, Elliott and her family opened Lola’s Fine Kitchen in …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 1, 2019
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A Closer Look: Matt Strawn

Matt Strawn knew how to take a gamble way before he took his new job as CEO of the Iowa Lottery, where he watches others bet and makes sure it’s all on the up and …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 1, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – Restaurants finding creative ways to attract workers

On a walk this week I noticed a sign announcing a job fair at the soon-to-open Blue Sushi Sake Grill at 316 Court Ave.

I stopped in and asked Fallon Fasanella, general manager, and Sean …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Aug 1, 2019
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Filling the gap

Bankers Trust has teamed with Drake University to offer a twist on Drake’s popular Leading Others leadership program tailored specifically to promising employees at the prominent Des Moines financial institution. 

Bankers Trust had sent an …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 1, 2019