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Beyond Business Conference 2025 updates announced

Speaker applications and sponsorship opportunities are open for the Beyond Business Conference on Sept. 25. The conference is an event designed for women and gender non-conforming entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to connect and learn. The group seeks speakers on topics that will inspire, educate or empower others on their professional or professional journeys. Speaker applications…
By Business Record Staff | May 13, 2025
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Denver-based architecture firm relocating to Des Moines

Studio Siembra, a Latina-owned landscape architecture firm, has announced it will relocate from Denver to Des Moines. The firm offers landscape architecture design and community engagement services, including for populations that may not be well represented locally or across the state. Studio Siembra Founder Magdalena Aravena is a landscape architect and bilingual community engagement specialist…
By Business Record Staff | May 13, 2025
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Redenius promoted to Des Moines’ human resources director

Heather Redenius has been promoted to human resources director for the city of Des Moines, City Manager Scott Sanders announced this week. Redenius has been interim director since James Wells, the department’s former director, retired in December 2024. Redenius “brings proven leadership and a fresh perspective to her new role with the Human Resources Department,…
By Business Record Staff | May 13, 2025
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2025 statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced

Iowa Travel Industry Partners has announced the recipients of the annual iTIP Foundation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the association’s annual meeting on June 10 in Winterset. The iTIP Awards are open to all individuals and organizations offering a tourism or hospitality service in Iowa. Among the list of award recipients are…
By Business Record Staff | May 13, 2025
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Basic income pilot program ends

Two years ago, 110 Central Iowa residents began receiving $500 a month through a community study on how unrestricted cash can reduce poverty and impact the health and well-being of individuals. The program, called UpLift – the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot, ended in April. During the next six months, UpLift staff will conduct follow-up interviews…
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 13, 2025
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1 in 3 Central Iowa households financially unstable

The income in one in three households in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties falls below what’s called the “survival threshold” meaning there isn’t enough money to pay for the basic expenses of housing, food, health and child care, transportation, and taxes, according to United for ALICE, a project that measures financial hardships of families. “These…
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 13, 2025
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Young Professionals Connection 25th annual gala announced

Young Professionals Connection will host its annual gala July 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Shop DSM in downtown Des Moines. This year’s gala theme will be Silver Reflections to recognize the 25th anniversary of YPC, an initiative of the Greater Des Moines Partnership that aims to connect young…
By Business Record Staff | May 12, 2025
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Aureon awards 10 Iowa high school students scholarships

Aureon, a Des Moines-based technology solutions company, announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program. Ten Iowa high school students were awarded a total of $13,000 in scholarships to recognize academic achievements, leadership and community involvement. These scholarships come from two programs: the Aureon STEM Scholarship Program, available to students residing in communities served by…
By Business Record Staff | May 12, 2025
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