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Jenna Kimberley

Jenna Kimberley: Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Emerging Woman of Influence

Jenna Kimberley spent three months on the eastern border of Hungary after graduating from the University of Iowa.

While there, she worked as a teacher in a United Nations refugee camp in Debrecen, Hungary.

“I …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 20, 2022
Julie Stewart

Julie Stewart: 2022 Women of Influence Honoree

Julie Stewart wants to give back to the community where she grew up.

Stewart grew up in Altoona and graduated from Southeast Polk High School. It’s that lifelong connection to her hometown and the region, …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 20, 2022
Jessica Dunker

Jessica Dunker: 2022 Women of Influence Honoree

Jessica Dunker uses two words to describe herself: dream chaser.

But the Business Record Women of Influence class of 2022 member can be described with other words as well: Passionate. Determined. Relentless.

Those qualities were …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 20, 2022
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Economists describe uncertain times as risk of recession looms

Rising inflation and increased costs of inputs and products will make planning difficult for companies and will increase the risk of a recession, economists said Thursday.

The Business Record hosted a virtual economic panel discussion …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 15, 2022
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In search of the big catch

Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series on what it takes to lure big-ticket events and business conferences to Des Moines. Read part one

Over the past two decades Central Iowa has …
By Michael Crumb | Jul 15, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending July 10

Lindsey Murphy

Proteus Inc.

Promoted to director of health programs

lindseym@proteusinc.net


Dannika Medberry

Invision Architecture

Hired as interior designer

dannikam@invisionarch.com


Molly Jaeger

Invision Architecture

Hired as marketing graphic specialist

mollyj@invisionarch.com


Erin Eike

ProCircular

Promoted to …
By BPC Staff | Jul 14, 2022
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Business Record 7-15-22

Cover story: Creating connections to nature

Focus: Architecture & Design

 

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By BPC Staff | Jul 14, 2022
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Creating connections to nature

When Craig Erickson and his team at Shive-Hattery Inc. began discussing concepts for a pedestrian bridge over the Raccoon River, they spent a lot of time talking about connections.


People’s connections to water. Their connections …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jul 13, 2022
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A Closer Look: Melissa Ness

Iowa native Melissa Ness is using her leadership experience with professional employer organizations to build a new entrepreneurial venture with Connectify HR. Launched in August 2021, Connectify’s mission as a professional employer organization (PEO) is …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jul 13, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Some surprising good news: Bookstores are booming and becoming more diverse

I can remember walking into Barnes and Noble as a kid and being amazed by how many books there were, and I’ve continued to enjoy visiting bookstores and seeing the unique character of the independent …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | Jul 12, 2022