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Hollie Zajicek: Economic development success means ‘never, ever dropping the ball’

Hollie Zajicek was working as the Warren County Economic Development Corp.’s executive director when she was invited to attend the official opening of Kosovo’s consulate in Des Moines. 

 

Zajicek went to the event, not …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 18, 2021
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NOTEBOOK: And the survey says: Consumers want more from brands

Consumers want more from a brand than just a quality product or service. They want to be inspired. They want brands to advocate for them. They want brands to provide value-added information.

West Des Moines-based …
By BPC Staff | May 18, 2021
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On Leadership: Workplace mental health key to economic recovery

The reality of mental health in the workplace hit home for Business Publications Corporation (BPC) last year as our colleagues, like so many, experienced increased stress due to uncertainty and changes brought on by the …
By SUZANNA de BACA | May 18, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Five Power Breakfast takeaways on moving the community forward

Now officially one year past the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we asked nine leaders to share thoughts on what it will take to reset our economy and work toward community progress together at our …
By BPC Staff | May 18, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Electric vehicle industry struggling to find skilled workforce

The electric and autonomous vehicle market is booming, but the industry is facing a major challenge in finding the skilled workforce to keep pace with demand. According to this article from Business Insider, the upskilling that …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | May 17, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Five years of managed care in Iowa: State says Medicaid has stabilized, but patients disagree

Years after privatization, there’s still a deep divide in Iowa when it comes to the state’s Medicaid program, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reports. Five years ago, Iowa turned the state-run program private. The leaders of the program …
By EMILY BARSKE | May 14, 2021
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On The Move: Week ending May 9

Teri Raney

Employee & Family Resources

Hired as sales executive

traney@efr.org

 

Emily Koss

Capture Management Solutions

Hired as association account manager

emily@capturemngt.com

 

Crissy Pohl

Capture Management Solutions

Hired as account administrator

crissy@capturemngt.com

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By BPC Staff | May 13, 2021
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Best of Des Moines 2020

As we do each year, we asked our readers to cast votes for what Des Moines has to offer in a variety of business-related categories. We all know 2020 has been a bit different than…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 13, 2021
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Have we reached the ‘final frontier’ with real-time payments?

Whether it’s getting that perfect tan or losing weight or getting our messages, Americans seem to want everything to come to them faster and faster, and the same is true with payment transtactions, says Brady …
By JOE GARDYASZ | May 13, 2021
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Power Breakfast: 9 ideas to keep in mind during COVID recovery

Making homeownership dreams more equitable and accessible 

Almardi Abdalla, vice president of family and workforce programs, Oakridge Neighborhood Services


Despite our dark history and our philosophical differences on how we move this great nation forward, …
By BPC Staff | May 12, 2021