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TEDxDes Moines: Meet the speakers

A new Des Moines nonprofit is preparing regional thought leaders to deliver their ideas through the internationally acclaimed program TEDx.

Scheduled for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11, TEDxDes Moines “Through a Different …

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Senate approves state budget bill with $100 million for broadband expansion

The Iowa Senate voted 47-0 Wednesday evening to approve the state appropriations bill, which includes $100 million for expanding broadband infrastructure statewide. The Senate vote came hours after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 848, which sets …

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After sudden hiring freeze, demand for information technology staff trends toward hiring consultants, recruiter says

How quickly has the demand for IT professionals changed over the last year? After a sudden freeze in hiring during spring 2020, ParagonIT Professionals reports the battle to attract staff has been reestablished in the …

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Governor signs broadband bill, awaits action by Senate on funding for internet expansion

Business leaders are touting the signing of a broadband bill today as a step in the right direction while they await final action on a measure that would provide funding to help expand high-speed internet …

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Bergman leads new licensing company for high-tech building cleaning process

The Heritage Group in Des Moines announced that it launched a cleaning technology licensing company, SPMC LLC, in the summer of 2020 to support its Science-Proven Microbial Control program. John Bergman, who has held real estate management …

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Caring for the crown

Cosmetologist Shanelle Harris loves color. Scrolling through the Facebook page of her Urbandale salon, the Color Bawse, viewers see short videos of deep brown hair blending into caramel highlights, magenta transitioning into bright red, or …

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Navigate Wellness Solutions names Jeremy Knipper chief technology officer

Des Moines-based employee engagement company Navigate Wellness Solutions named Jeremy Knipper as chief technology officer, the company announced on Wednesday. Knipper previously served as vice president of technology for the company. In his new role, …

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ISU to launch eight-day inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase on April 16

Iowa State University’s inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase, an eight-day event spotlighting innovations from every college, will launch virtually on Friday. Events throughout the showcase include a theme park ride competition, a performing arts watch part, …

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IEDA, secretary of state launch IASourceLink for new entrepreneurs

Beginning this month, every new business that completes its registration process with the state of Iowa will receive a new email or flyer directing them to IASourceLink.com, a free online resource through the Iowa Economic Development …

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Modular home executive to guest lecture at Ignite Innovation Showcase

Ana Pinto da Silva, co-founder and chief executive officer of the modular home company Minka Inc., will launch Iowa State University’s first Ignite Innovation Showcase with a lecture on April 16. Pinto da Silva will present the …