The Directors Council, a nonprofit consisting of Black CEOs and executive directors from several Des Moines-area organizations, is holding an event Saturday in celebration of its 20th anniversary. At the event, The Directors Council will …
The evolution of what it means to be diverse and inclusive has caused convention and visitor bureaus across the country to refocus the ways they are supporting groups while working to attract events and visitors …
Across the country, business schools are integrating conversations into their curriculum about corporate social responsibility, sustainability and empathetic leadership. The markets, and the next generation of leaders seeking a business education, are prioritizing corporations that …
Data in the 2020 One Economy report tells a story about the disparities Black residents in Polk County face. For example, in 2019, Des Moines was named the 10th-best city for business and careers; however, …
Polk County Conservation has announced dates for a dedication ceremony and opening weekend for the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake Park on the south side of Des Moines. A formal dedication ceremony …
Bills that are trying to strip rights away from members of the LGBTQ community are continuing to hurt Iowa and its efforts to retain and attract top talent, owners of small businesses in Valley Junction …
The Business Record launched its racial equity advisory board in 2020 as an initiative of the newsroom to regularly hear feedback about how coverage could be more representative and what stories related to racial equity …
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the fourth annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit. The conference is set for Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19, and will support …
The West Des Moines Human Rights Commission and MLK Day Planning Committee honored Al Womble, political director for the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, and Des Moines University with Community Leadership Awards for their outstanding …
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