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A Closer Look: Quinton Leith

Quinton Leith’s Iowa roots extend back to his family’s farm near Creston; his wife is also an Iowa native, from Centerville. So when he had the opportunity to work remotely for his Chicago-based employer, private …

By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 3, 2022

Change is in the air for Iowa Public Radio

Myrna Johnson recalls the excitement of returning to her home state more than nine years ago to lead Iowa Public Radio.

In many ways, 2022 is proving to be even more exciting for Johnson as …

By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 3, 2022

Up, up and away!

Two Central Iowa-based companies with already expansive operations across the United States have globally made merger-and-acquisition headlines over the past year, with multibillion-dollar marriages to partners that promise to make each more weighty powerhouses in …

By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 3, 2022

Regent universities respond to inflation with 4.25% tuition increase

The above chart shows the revenue streams that make up the Regent University General Education Operation Fund and how much each has contributed to the fund for every year since fiscal year 2001. The fund …

By SARAH BOGAARDS | Aug 3, 2022

Business Record 7-29-22

Cover story: Training the next generation of leaders

Focus: Leadership Development

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By BPC Staff | Jul 28, 2022

Iowa’s second mass timber project underway in Valley Junction

Des Moines-area builder Peter Cutler was cautious yet excited when his brother, a developer, approached him about using mass timber to construct a mixed-use project in West Des Moines’ Valley Junction.

“I anticipated it to …

By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 27, 2022

A Closer Look: Scott and Molly Cutler

A funny thing happened as developer Scott Cutler passed through Houston a couple of years ago.

A dating app he was using matched him with a person who was commuting near the Houston airport. Cutler, …

By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 27, 2022

Workforce training reimagined

The Future Ready Iowa initiative has maintained a goal that by 2025, 70% of Iowans will have some training or education beyond high school in order to meet economic needs.

The urgency of employers …

By SARAH BOGAARDS | Jul 26, 2022

Training the next generation of leaders

A program offered by the Greater Des Moines Partnership is giving the young professionals of today the skills they need to step into the leadership roles of tomorrow.

Attracting and retaining top talent has …

By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 26, 2022