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Rebelez named Casey’s board chairman; earnings announced

Darren Rebelez, CEO and president of Casey’s General Stores Inc., has been elected board chairman by the board of directors, the Ankeny-based company announced.

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Rebelez, who joined Casey’s in 2019, succeeds H. Lynn …

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ABI partners with Kinetic Technologies to host Cobot Automation Event

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is hosting a Cobot Automation Event in Waterloo on June 27. Local manufacturers, business leaders and talent pipeline specialists will address workforce solutions and automation implementation. Featured speakers …

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Weller Brothers Landscaping expands into Des Moines

Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals is expanding into the Greater Des Moines area, bringing its landscape architecture, construction and maintenance services to the region. Cole Weller, president and CEO of Weller Brothers, expressed excitement about entering …

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25 graduate from Iowa’s Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Iowa program celebrated the graduation of 25 small business owners from its ninth cohort in the spring of 2023. The graduates, representing a diverse range of industries and …

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Nominations open for 40 Women to Watch in the hospitality sector

The Iowa Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for its fifth annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Award. The award recognizes women in Iowa’s hospitality industry for their creativity, leadership and contributions. Previous honorees have …

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Taking stock of supplier diversity

For small businesses seeking growth for their consumer packaged goods brands, getting their products into grocery stores can be a challenge when a few conglomerate brands supply most of a store’s inventory.

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Principal mentor guides South African businesswoman in Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership

Linda Nyembezi named her business, Insele Capital Partners, after a voracious omnivore with a unique adaptation.

“Insele” means “honey badger” in isiZulu, Nyembezi’s native language.

Linda Nyembezi, left, and Amy Friedrich, right, were paired as…
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UNI Advance Iowa launches Iowa Center for Employee Ownership

The University of Northern Iowa’s Advance Iowa program recently unveiled the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership, or IA-CEO, aimed at supporting and promoting employee ownership within the state. IA-CEO serves as a resource hub, offering …

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Statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) announced the winners of its first-ever iTIP Awards. A ceremony will be held during the annual meeting on June 12 in Cedar Falls. The awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations …

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IWD encouraging employers to assist in spring data collection by May 24

Iowa Workforce Development is urging employers to assist in collecting economic statistics for the state. The spring data collection for Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics is currently underway, supporting tools like the Iowa Wage Report …