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Speaker lineup announced for WDM women’s conference

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the mentor lineup for its eighth annual Mentoring for Women Conference on Sept. 19 at the West Des Moines Marriott. The event aims to give Central Iowa women the chance to learn from regional leaders through fast-paced coaching sessions and interactive learning activities. The conference will run from 8…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 13, 2025
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Botanical Garden capital campaign receives $50,000 gift

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has announced the receipt of a $50,000 gift from the GuideOne Foundation as part of its “Welcome, Gather, Grow” capital campaign. The foundation selects organizations that share a common goal of making a positive impact on the communities they serve and is funded by contributions from employees of GuideOne…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 13, 2025
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World Food and Music Festival programming announced

The World Food and Music Festival has announced its 2025 programming. The festival will be Aug. 22-Aug. 24 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. There will be more than 50 food vendors representing 25 countries and culinary regions, all of them small businesses. In addition to global flavors, festivalgoers can enjoy a wide…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 13, 2025
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Several Iowa transportation projects move forward

The Iowa Transportation Commission met in Corning today and approved funding for several projects. The commission approved $9.6 million for aviation programs: More than $6.1 million was approved for transportation-alternative projects: The commission approved more than $1.4 million to support four public transit facility projects:
By Business Record Staff | Aug 13, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Apartment properties acquired by Canadian firm for $183.8 million

Avenue Living, a Canadian owner and operator of residential rental properties, has spent $183.8 million to acquire apartment properties in Altoona, Grimes, Urbandale and West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. Avenue Living, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, was founded in 2006 and has properties in 22 locations in Canada, according to its website….
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 13, 2025
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Architectural activity shifts to more medium-sized, diverse projects, report says

Architectural activity has involved a more diverse variety of medium-sized projects in small communities during the second quarter of 2025, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Iowa Chapter’s market survey and report for the second quarter. The report is compiled from responses from architectural firms across the state. The architectural industry is considered…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 13, 2025
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New industrial construction stagnant in Q2, vacancy rates dip, market reports show

Leasing activity slowed and speculative development remained on hold in the second quarter, according to industrial market reports from area brokerage firms. Vacancy rates dipped slightly in the second quarter, the reports showed, with more than 7 million square feet of industrial space remaining vacant, much of that in the western suburbs and the northeastern…
By Michael Crumb | Aug 13, 2025
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Grimes company’s technology helps find design changes before construction begins

A new business in Grimes is offering what its leaders say is the future of construction and design, and could potentially help save big money in the process. Walk Your Plans opened at 1500 S.E. 19th St., Suite 255, on June 9. They work with anyone who has a two-dimensional plan to help find mistakes…
By Michael Crumb | Aug 13, 2025