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EthOs names cause-marketing pioneer Raiola as ESG practice leader

EthOs, the organizational engagement company of Holmes Murphy, has hired Lou Raiola as environmental, social, and governance practice leader. Raiola, who has more than 30 years of experience championing causes that inspire social change through …

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Smash Park expanding into Omaha market

Smash Park, the self-described “eatertainment” venue, is expanding into Omaha, the West Des Moines-based company announced. The company expects to open its newest location in the Omaha suburb of La Vista in fall 2023. The …

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Twisted Vine Brewery opens in the East Village

Des Moines Register: Des Moines gained another craft brewery last month with the opening of Twisted Vine Brewery in the East Village. Touting a massive beer garden, Twisted Vine moved from its original location in West …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Some surprising good news: Bookstores are booming and becoming more diverse

I can remember walking into Barnes and Noble as a kid and being amazed by how many books there were, and I’ve continued to enjoy visiting bookstores and seeing the unique character of the independent …

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Restaurant group seeks nominations for its annual Women to Watch award

The Iowa Restaurant Association is seeking nominations for its annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Award, which recognizes women in Iowa’s hospitality industry for their creativity, leadership and contributions. Nominations can be made by …

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National child care provider opens first Iowa location

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care has opened its 300th child care center, in Urbandale. With its first Iowa center, the brand now has franchises in 33 states and the District of Columbia, with 70 more academies …

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SBA webinar to provide information on Community Navigator program in Iowa

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host an informational webinar on July 13 at noon Central time to detail how the recently launched Community Navigator program can assist small businesses in Iowa. The pilot program is designed …

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McClure Engineering announces CEO transition

McClure Engineering CEO Terry Lutz transitioned to chairman of McClure as of July 1, and succeeding him is McClure’s Executive Vice President Dustin Leo. Lutz became president and CEO of the company in 1985 and …

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Kim Augspurger elected chair of Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Corridor Business Journal: Kim Augspurger of Pigott Inc. has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board of directors for the 2022 fiscal year, which began July 1. Members elected Augspurger during …

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Hy-Vee’s Local Brands Summit set for Sept. 7-9

Hy-Vee Inc. will hold its quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit Sept. 7-9, the West Des Moines-based grocer announced. The summit is one way in which the company finds and promotes local products on its …