h digitalfootprint web 728x90

Business Record Insider

Dave Cale

Financial Plus president reflects on changing world of credit unions

As the landscape for financial health has evolved to emphasize technology and digital investment opportunities, the mission of credit unions remains the same.

That is the assurance Dave Cale offers to members of Financial Plus …

Woven LInes AaronStephan GroupCreatives 02

Developing communities through public art

Public art has long been a defining element in many cities, but it’s often viewed as a luxury, as art for art’s sake. Now, in many cities, artists and community leaders are working together to …

delta dental

Fewer businesses offering remote work, U.S. labor study shows

Delta Dental of Iowa’s permanent post-pandemic work structure includes flexibility.

When the pandemic shuttered offices three years ago, employers were forced to find ways to keep workers productive as well as safe. Remote work became …

CRE Pro Kris Saddoris

2023 Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year: Kris Saddoris

Kris Saddoris didn’t need nudged to describe the pushback she’s experienced over the years about proposals to build affordable housing in Central Iowa neighborhoods.

Saddoris, who was on a recent Polk County Housing Trust Fund …

trends

7 trends university researchers think business leaders should know

We asked a few business professors at the state universities to tell us about a trend in research that business leaders should know about. Here’s what they had to say. 

– Emily Barske, Business Record …

cre forum 2023

Downtown housing, Norwalk Central among topics discussed by CRE panel

A range of topics were discussed during the Business Record’s annual Commercial Real Estate Forum, including housing in downtown Des Moines, mass timber projects and developments in the city of Norwalk. 

Participants on the April …

Shayne Ratcliff RecPlex

Coming attractions: Sports playing a big role in Central Iowa economic development

While big name events such as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the Dew Tour skateboarding competition capture the headlines, the real economic boost to the region comes from the dozens of smaller events that …

Shayne Ratcliff RecPlex

Business Record 4-28-23

Cover Story: Coming Attractions: Sports playing a big role in Central Iowa economic development

Focus: Hospitality and Tourism

Read the issue…

Jon Kallen

Safeguarding startup banking

Leaders in Iowa’s entrepreneurial community say the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in early March were isolated incidents, but they are likely to affect how Iowa startups and investors approach and evaluate …

Jon Kallen

Business Record 4-21-23

Cover Story: Safeguarding startup banking

Focus: Entrepreneurs

Read the issue…