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Looking for an edge

Two of four schools offering pre-apprenticeship programs with the help of the state are in Central Iowa, working to make sure students consider options ranging from certificates to four-year degrees.

Schools in Waukee, Boone, Spencer …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 6, 2018
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McLellan: A tale of two reactions

Social media is a powerful tool, but it can also hand a brand some serious problems that need to be dealt with immediately. When you respond in real time, you can do it well, or …
By DREW MCLELLAN | Feb 6, 2018
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The Elbert Files: Do the math on water quality

The water quality bill passed by the Iowa Legislature is a joke. 

A little math shows how big the joke really is.

The bill provides $13 million a year for just 12 years. At that …
By DAVE ELBERT | Feb 6, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

A brief look back at news from the past week.

Forty Under 40 list
This year’s Forty Under 40 honorees have been announced. See how many you know, and prepare to meet the rest. http://bit.ly/2Eul0sD

UI …
By BPC Staff | Feb 6, 2018
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A Closer Look: Brent Willett

Brent Willett joined the Iowa Health Care Association as its president and CEO in September, just a week before the organization’s annual convention. That timing gave Willett, who was previously executive director of the Cultivation …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 6, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the February 9 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the February 9 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 | Feb 6, 2018
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Inspiration

Des Moines Area Community College’s ciWeek9, running March 5-8, is all about inspiration and innovation.

This year, the sessions will be about a man who has attention deficit disorder but still managed to score a …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 6, 2018
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On The Move: Week of Jan. 29

Victor Corro

Coopera

Hired as client relations director

victor.corro@cooperaconsulting.com


Tania Perez

Coopera

Hired as client support specialist

tania.perez@cooperaconsulting.com


Anthony Peterson

RSM US LLP

Hired as consulting associate

anthony.peterson@rsmus.com


Tyler Franzen

RSM US LLP

Hired as …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Feb 2, 2018
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Art Cox takes a look at the Greater Des Moines housing market

The Business Record recently asked a number of economists to assess various aspects of the Greater Des Moines economy. Responses came in from experts in a variety of areas, including commercial real estate. Art Cox, …
By KENT DARR | Jan 31, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the February 2 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the February 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 | Jan 31, 2018
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