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After pause, merger and acquisition activity coming back strong

What investors and sellers have seen in transactions over the past year might best be compared to experiencing the loss of a relationship, those who work closely with mergers and acquisitions say.

The good news …

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Paws & Pints owners share lessons learned from first year in business

About six years ago, Kyle and Megan Casey visited a Colorado-based dog-friendly restaurant and bar that included a large outdoor dog park with tables and chairs for pet owners.

The couple, who own four dogs, …

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Des Moines-area office vacancy rate eases slightly to 16.5%

The Des Moines area’s office sector is showing signs that it is emerging from its pandemic-related contraction with an uptick in showings of spaces available to lease and an increase in the average size of …

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How employers should think about leadership development

While being a “born leader” may apply to some leaders’ journeys, a growing body of research suggests that leadership skills can be developed through practice. As the Harvard Business Review once put it, “good leaders …

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Shaping the Future

Much has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, from the way we work and learn to how we interact and socialize. Overcoming the many challenges has led to innovation and adaptation in the world of academia, …

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3 business leaders give advice on communication skills

Communication is among the top soft skills employers are looking for in the workplace, according to the LinkedIn 2023 Most In-Demand Skills report. The report lists communication second only to management skills.  

We asked …

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Preview: 5 leaders share what has contributed to innovation in Iowa

Supporting innovation and navigating the constantly evolving effects of technology requires everyone working together within organizations and with partners across communities, from entrepreneurs and risk capitalists to leaders in corporate business, government and education.

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Growing, aging population prompts need for new medical facilities

Two things are occurring in Greater Des Moines that have sparked the development of new medical facilities: The area’s population is growing and it is aging.

In June, a local radiologist announced plans to develop …

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7 ‘endangered’ buildings in Des Moines

The Highland Apartments, included on a recently released list of seven “endangered Des Moines buildings,” will likely be demolished in mid-July, the property’s owner told the Business Record.

The Des Moines City Council in June …

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The 2023 Photo Issue

The Business Record has produced a photo issue since 2012. Last year, the photo issue was planned and executed by Emily Barske, the Business Record’s editor. Barske got married this month and honeymooned in Maine. …