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Urbandale Chamber of Commerce adds Triplett to team

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Anne Triplett to its operations team. A resident of Urbandale for more than 20 years, Triplett holds a degree in elementary education and early childhood from Drake University and began her career teaching in the Des Moines Public School system. Her experience spans volunteer leadership,…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 28, 2025

Central Iowa’s National Philanthropy Day Award winners announced

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has named its 2025 National Philanthropy Day award winners. The National Philanthropy Day awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Central Iowa. The winners are: The honorees will be recognized on Nov. 21 at the 40th annual National…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 28, 2025

Iowa Supportive Housing Institute concludes inaugural program

The Iowa Finance Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing have announced the conclusion of the inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute, a five-month training program aimed at expanding the pipeline of supportive housing projects across the state. The program brought together developers, service providers, property managers and other local partners. Seven teams from communities across Iowa presented development…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 28, 2025

Iowan to lead American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network announced Iowa State University alumnus Shane Jacobson as the new CEO of both organizations. He will begin this role August 12. Jacobson, who currently serves as CEO of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, will succeed Dr. Wayne A. I….

By Business Record Staff | Jul 25, 2025

Ames Regional Economic Alliance expands work to Greene County

The Ames Regional Economic Alliance is continuing to expand its regional economic development work with a new partnership with the Greene County Development Corporation. Today’s announcement comes a year after the then Ames Chamber of Commerce rebranded itself to better represent the regional focus of its work and announced a partnership with Hamilton County. Dan Culhane, president…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 25, 2025

New crisis management practice at Dickinson Bradshaw

Des Moines-based law firm Dickinson Bradshaw has announced the formation of a new crisis management practice to assist organizations facing negative publicity, disastrous events or corporate emergencies. The practice is made up of nine attorneys with crisis experience across a range of industries. “Should a crisis happen, we partner with our clients to create a…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 25, 2025

West Bancorporation announced second-quarter earnings

A West Bancorporation Inc. official continued to raise concerns about the office sector in the Greater Des Moines area but assured investors and others that the properties in the institution’s loan portfolio are performing well. “Office property in our Des Moines market, like many larger communities, is in a distressed situation,” Harlee Olafson, the bank’s…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Jul 25, 2025

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce announces new president and CEO

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Aly Davis as the organization’s new president and CEO. Davis owns Fit and Fierce 515, a yoga studio in Waukee. She has previously served on the chamber’s board of directors and as a Waukee Ambassador. “I’m incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Waukee…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 25, 2025

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