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Casey’s reaches milestone in number of meals it has helped donate

Casey’s General Stores has helped provide 30 million meals to people struggling with hunger through the Ankeny-based company’s partnership with Feeding America, the country’s largest hunger-relief organization, Casey’s announced. Since 2020, Casey’s customers have been …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 27, 2023
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Iowa restaurants honored in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards

Seven Iowa restaurants were among the winners of the 2023 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. The Iowa locations include 801 Chophouse in Des Moines, Martini’s Grille in Burlington, Maxwell’s Beach …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 17, 2023
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ABI’s annual Executive Forum returns to Okoboji

The annual Executive Forum, hosted by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, will return Aug. 3-4 to the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Okoboji with a focus on high-value programming for top executives. …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 11, 2023
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Lowell Scott joins hotel, lodging association board

Lowell Scott, owner and operator of the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport/Conference Center has joined the board of directors of the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association. Scott was a board member of the Iowa Lodging …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 7, 2023
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Private equity firm invests in Smash Park

DCA Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has invested in Smash Park Entertainment Group, a move that will help accelerate the “eatertainment” company’s expansion, the two groups announced. The investment by Roseville, Calif.-based DCA Partners …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2023
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WesleyLife announces new chief operating officer

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Allison Pendroy, has been named the chief operating officer of WesleyLife in Johnston, according to a press release from the company. Pendroy will join WesleyLife after more than 14 years with the Des …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 26, 2023
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Downtown Farmers’ Market opens vendor applications for second half of season

The Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market is accepting vendor applications for the second half of the 2023 outdoor season. Interested vendors can apply by July 12. The market welcomes various categories of vendors, including minority …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 22, 2023
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LightEdge partners with Avant Communications

LightEdge, a Des Moines-based provider of compliant cloud services and colocation, announced a strategic partnership with Avant Communications, based in Chicago. The collaboration is LightEdge’s newest channel partnership and aims to drive digital transformation and …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 21, 2023
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ETS Performance opens two athletic training facilities in West Des Moines, Ankeny

ETS Performance, a provider of youth sports performance training programs, announced the grand openings of two new facilities in West Des Moines and Ankeny. Former Minnesota Viking and Iowa Hawkeye All-American linebacker Chad Greenway partnered …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 14, 2023
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Dan Culhane Receives Leadership for Iowa Award from Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation

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Dan Culhane, President & CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded the Leadership for Iowa Award by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation. The prestigious honor recognizes …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 14, 2023
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