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Paddles, pedals and profits: The economic power of Iowa’s trails

On a hot summer day in Iowa, it’s easy to find bicyclists buzzing along trails and paddlers floating down rivers and lakes. Many of these bicyclists, paddlers and anglers contribute to the local economy by visiting shops to buy gear before a ride, gassing up their car or relaxing at a restaurant or brewery.  Iowa’s…
By Gigi Wood | Sep 12, 2025
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On Leadership: Balancing adaptability and discipline when the future is uncertain

In recent months, I have been interviewed several times about the impact of tariff increases. In preparing for those conversations, I turned to business leaders across industries. Almost unanimously, they described the challenge of operating in an environment thick with uncertainty. Some said they were pausing big decisions. Others engaged in elaborate scenario planning. A…
By Suzanna de Baca | Sep 12, 2025
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Meet Tami Nielsen, new CEO of Food Bank of Iowa

Tami Nielsen, the new president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, remembers a classmate who came to school hungry when she was in fifth grade in Des Moines. He came to school “ravenous” on Monday morning, she said, and the teacher reached into his drawer and gave him food. “I always had plenty;…
By Lisa Rossi | Sep 12, 2025
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On the Move: Week of September 12

Philip S. BubbFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estatepbubb@fredlaw.com Krystle L. CampaFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Energy Law, Real Estate Lawkcampa@fredlaw.com William J. DalyFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Banking & Finance Law, Corporate Law, M&A Law, Venture Capital Lawwdaly@fredlaw.com Bret A. DublinskeFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Oak View Group delivers $1.8 million profit to Polk County

Oak View Group, the operator of the Iowa Events Center, reported a $1,839,016 profit for Polk County in fiscal year 2025. This brings the cumulative return to Polk County since Oak View assumed management in 2004 to more than $20 million, according to a news release. The year included 346 hosted events, including the return of UFC…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 11, 2025
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Leadership Iowa 2025-26 participants announced

Forty leaders from across the state have been selected to participate in the 2025-26 program of Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. The 2025-26 class will travel to communities across Iowa for a series of two-day monthly sessions beginning from October through June. Each session aims…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 11, 2025
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The Stelter Co. announces new office opening in West Des Moines

The Stelter Co., an integrated marketing agency serving nonprofits, announced the opening of its new office in West Des Moines, located at 505 Market St., Suite 300. The company is calling the new space “a collaboration hub” that was designed with hybrid work in mind. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the office on…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 11, 2025
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Durham to moderate ABI manufacturing conference panel Oct. 14

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host its annual Iowa Manufacturing Conference on Oct. 14 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The one-day conference will feature a keynote speaker, business leader panel and workshops. The annual CEO survey published by ABI this summer informed the topics of the event, from navigating uncertainty and embracing emerging technologies…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 11, 2025
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