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2026 trends to watch: Central Iowa leaders underscore AI’s influence, collaboration as a strategic necessity in annual survey

As Central Iowa leaders are required to assess issues and opportunities, both new and existing, at an increasingly quick pace, the Business Record strives to keep a pulse on the top issues and conversations happening …

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September workforce data released

Iowa employers added 3,700 jobs in September, fueled by increases in hiring by public and private schools, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

Iowa’s total nonfarm employment in September was 1,598,300, up from August’s …

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Jill Wilkins named executive director of NewBoCo

NewBoCo has announced that Jill Wilkins, who has been serving as the organization’s interim executive director since April, has now been named to the position on a permanent basis. Wilkins succeeds Aaron Horn, who stepped …

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STEM BEST Program applications open through Dec. 13

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is accepting applications for the STEM Business Engaging Students and Teachers Program, which aims to launch or expand models that create project-based learning opportunities …

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NIH awards Ames edtech company $1.2M grant

Parametric Studio, an Ames-based edtech company has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop CURIE, a gamified STEM learning tool for high school and undergraduate students. CURIE aims to …

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Nominations open for Iowa STEM Teacher Awards

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is partnering with Kemin Industries for the 10th year of the Iowa STEM Teacher Award. A PreK-12th grade teacher in each of Iowa’s six …

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TAI accepting applications for 2024 leadership institute cohort

The Technology Association of Iowa is accepting applications through Aug. 31 for the 2024 cohort of the Iowa Technology Leadership Institute. The six-month program is designed to develop and guide the next generation of technology …

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ISU named top entrepreneurial university in the Americas

Iowa State University has been named Entrepreneurial University of the Year for the Americas, in an international competition covering a 33-country region. The award, presented by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, recognizes …

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Moving from management to leadership

Paragon IT hires first director of leadership development

Des Moines-based information technology staffing firm Paragon IT Professionals is building out its IT Leadership Forum, a leadership program it has offered since 2010, as a more …

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Registration for high school Business Horizons program closes July 10

Iowa high school students are eligible for Business Horizons, a statewide summer innovation program offered annually by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. The five-day program will be held July 16-20 at Drake …

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