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Workiva survey shows businesses grappling with ESG reporting complexity

In a 2023 Global ESG Practitioner Survey, commissioned by Ames-based Workiva Inc., 71% of environmental, social and governance practitioners surveyed said three or more internal teams contribute to ESG reporting within their organizations.

Additionally, 74% …

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UNI Family Business Center to host third Iowa Family Business Conference

The University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center will host its third annual Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 2 at the Ag Leader Academy in Ames. Jane Gilbertson, CEO and owner of Janesville, Wis.-based …

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UPDATED: Toppling Goliath opening tap room in Drake neighborhood

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.’s facility and restaurant in Decorah. Photo special to the Business Record

The popular and top-ranked Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. is expanding to Des Moines.

The maker of Pseudo Sue pale ale and …

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Inc. 5000 rankings include 31 Iowa companies

Inc. Magazine has announced the Inc. 5000 2023 rankings, which include 31 Iowa-based companies. Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. The minimum revenue required …

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Casey’s to buy 63 convenience stores from EG Group

Casey’s General Stores Inc., headquartered in Ankeny, has agreed to purchase 63 convenience stores from EG Group Ltd., Casey’s announced today. The convenience stores, which operate under the names Minit Mart and Certified Oil, are …

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Selzer partners with NBC News, Des Moines Register for Iowa Poll

J. Ann Selzer, president of Selzer and Co. Inc., will work with the Des Moines Register, NBC News and Mediacom to produce the Iowa Poll and provide insights leading up to the 2024 Iowa presidential …

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Paws & Pints owners share lessons learned from first year in business

About six years ago, Kyle and Megan Casey visited a Colorado-based dog-friendly restaurant and bar that included a large outdoor dog park with tables and chairs for pet owners.

The couple, who own four dogs, …

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IEDA pitch competition awards funding to five Iowa businesses

Five Iowa businesses this week received awards from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s ninth annual Open 4 Business pitch contest, which is open to businesses in the 54 Main Street Iowa districts across the state. …

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Flourish seeks women, gender nonconforming entrepreneurs, to apply for cash prizes

The organizers of Flourish are seeking applicants for its annual pitch event, which ultimately provides cash for women entrepreneurs and gender nonconforming entrepreneurs. Flourish is hosted by FuseDSM and Love Local. This year’s event will …

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Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce names new director

Jimmy Olsen, a certified marketing consultant who has over 30 years of experience in radio, was recently selected as the new executive director of the Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. 

Olsen, who had been …