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Greenfield named CEO of Invest DSM

Theresa Greenfield has been named CEO of Invest DSM, a nonprofit focused on revitalization efforts in Des Moines’ neighborhoods. Greenfield replaces Amber Lynch, who led Invest DSM since it was founded in mid-2019. Lynch left the organization in May to pursue other interests. Greenfield, 61, began her career in urban planning and later moved into leadership roles in real…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2025
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Education leaders discuss Iowa’s career readiness gaps

Local education stakeholders discussed how to better connect students with career opportunities in Iowa at the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s recent August luncheon. Meredith Murphy, the chamber’s director of future workforce, led the discussion, which included the following panelists: The panelists agreed that there are many positives in the state when it comes…
By Gigi Wood | Aug 21, 2025
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Des Moines University, Mercy College of Health Sciences enter partnership

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Mercy College of Health Sciences have entered into a new partnership, which will help Mercy students seeking graduate or dual-credit pathways into DMU’s full range of advanced health sciences programs. Mercy students who meet academic benchmarks are now eligible for streamlined interview consideration at DMU for programs…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2025
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Corporate Games announces 2025 winners

The 10th annual Des Moines Corporate Games concluded with more than 15,000 participants from across the metro area and six divisions of winners recognized at the Aug. 19 awards ceremony. Repeat champions included Corteva Agriscience, DLL Finance, R&R Realty Group and TEKsystems, while Palmer Group and Zirous earned first-time titles. Corteva secured its eighth overall…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2025
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Oakridge CEO shares highlights from 2024 annual report

Oakridge Neighborhood’s recent 2024 annual update shows how the nonprofit meets needs in Greater Des Moines for infants and children all the way to seniors, President and CEO Deidre DeJear told the Business Record. Oakridge Neighborhood was founded in 1969 as a public housing entity. Margaret Toomey, one of the organization’s first executive directors, decided Oakridge should also provide…
By Sarah Diehn | Aug 20, 2025
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Wellmark Foundation provides $5.3M to rural health care provider training program

The Wellmark Foundation has partnered with the University of Iowa College of Nursing’s Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA) program to help strengthen health care delivery in rural Iowa communities. The program is a mobile clinical education initiative that delivers immersive, on-site simulation training to equip first responders and other health care professionals with the skills to improve patient…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2025
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ChildServe adding new Davenport location in 2026

ChildServe announced the organization is expanding in eastern Iowa by opening a new facility in Davenport. The 9,865-square-foot space will offer autism and Applied Behavior Analysis services, as well as outpatient rehabilitation therapy, including speech, occupational and physical therapy. The new facility is expected to open in early 2026. ChildServe launched a $1 million capital campaign to fund the…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2025
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5 takeaways from the 2025 Manufacturing Forecast

The Business Record recently hosted its annual Manufacturing Forecast event, which was focused this year on economic uncertainty and tariffs. Manufacturing is an important sector of the state’s economy, making up 17% of Iowa’s GDP at $35 billion annually. Uncertainty due to changes in federal rules and trade deals have left many concerned about the…
By Gigi Wood | Aug 20, 2025