h digitalfootprint web 728x90

Business Record Insider

27644

The Future…Facebook. Uber. Airbnb. They changed the world.

Des Moines leaders have heard from a range of local speakers lately with big ideas for the future.There’s been talk about a major university campus downtown. About changing street designs to make them friendlier to …

27646

Business Record 6-3-16

Disruptive Technologies
Futurists weigh in on how Des Moines can prepare for an unknown future.

Focus: Technology

View Issue

       …
DSC 6869

NOTEBOOK: Crosbie’s top-notch trademark

Rowena Crosbie’s business training firm, Tero International, was one of the sponsors of the Business Record’s June 1 Power Breakfast on how businesses can prepare for waves of retiring baby boomers. Not surprisingly, Crosbie pitched …

DSC 6869

NOTEBOOK: Tollakson hears from Siri during meeting

Hubbell Realty Co. chief Rick Tollakson apparently was multitasking as a string of speakers updated dozens of Des Moines leaders about Tomorrow Plan achievements the other day. “I didn’t quite get that!” Siri exclaimed loudly, …

DSC 6869

NOTEBOOK: Crowdfunding makes an appearance in Greater Des Moines

You can’t call it a trend or even a big movement yet, but investors who pool their dollars to buy commercial real estate are showing up in the Greater Des Moines market. While some national …

DSC 6869

NOTEBOOK: Kent picks up honorary degree at Simpson

Simpson College recently gave one of its trustees, Gage Kent of Kent Corp., an honorary doctorate for his service to the school. But a quick read of his activities shows he’s active in innovation circles …

DSC 6869

Heart association appeals for dedicated funding to improve walking routes to schools

The Healthier Iowa Coalition plans to build its case for dedicated funding for projects that would make it easier for students to walk to school.

The group failed in its effort this year to get…
DSC 6869

D.M. area bucks trend in supply of lots for houses

A record number of homebuilders have told their national organization that house lots are in low supply. The situation in Greater Des Moines is not quite as dire.

“We’re in a better situation than we…
DSC 6869

On The Move: Week of May 23

Jenn Smith RSM US LLP Hired as manager, tax jenn.smith@rsmus.com


Courtney Henry RSM US LLP Hired as senior associate, tax courtney.henry@rsmus.com


Chris Scott RSM US LLP Hired as senior associate, tax chris.scott@rsmus.com


Jason Steenblock RSM…
DSC 6869

The Insider Notebook: May 27 Issue

See all of this week’s Business Record Insider Notebook items. Click here>>>…