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A Closer Look: Randy Belcher

Let’s get straight to some of the most compelling trivia about Randy Belcher, who in late November was named Strategic America’s executive creative director.

He co-created the Geico gecko.

“I think I’m the poster child …

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NOTEBOOK: Littlefield departs FGL with over $5 million, but loses stock options

The sudden departure of Chris Littlefield from FGL Holdings apparently caught him by surprise as much as it did us at the Business Record. I had interviewed Littlefield on Dec. 6 for our upcoming annual …

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NOTEBOOK: Bigger crowds in big year for WLC (formerly IWLC)

Women Lead Change, formerly known as Iowa Women Lead Change or IWLC, kept busy in 2018.

CEO Tiffany O’Donnell, when discussing the organization’s recent name change, mentioned that the regional events have been growing and …

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NOTEBOOK: The evolution of sustainability

One of my first stops in reporting a recent story on Des Moines’ sustainability efforts was to see Kevin Nordmeyer at BNIM architecture firm at Sixth and Locust streets.

Nordmeyer is especially well-positioned to comment …

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Hoyt Sherman to build addition, expand legacy

Sit down with Robert Warren and Fred Weitz in an ornate room at the art gallery and performance venue Hoyt Sherman Place, and the full flavor of what is about to happen becomes clear.

Warren …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Researchers develop new measure of gender inequality

Researchers from the University of Missouri and University of Essex in the United Kingdom say they’ve developed a new way of measuring gender inequality that is fairer to both men and women. The new tool, …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: ‘New chapter’ in space exploration as China reaches far side of the moon

We’re diving into some international science news today in the Business Record newsroom. China is in the headlines a lot for its ongoing trade tiff with the United States. Today, though, the country made news …

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2019 Book of Lists

Book of Lists

Published annually in January, the Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. The book includes over 70 lists from …

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NOTEBOOK: When the residential market goes ‘BOM’

A lively local real estate market is pushing up the the number of “BOMs,” or deals that go bust. Les Sulgrove, vice president at VIA Realty Group in West Des Moines and a cruncher of …

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Business Record 1-4-19

Trends in 2019

Focus: Vision 2019

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