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Top 4 finalists announced for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has named four finalists in its 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. The finalists are: A popular vote for the winning product is open now through June 3. Individuals can cast one vote per day, per device at coolestthingia.com. The winner will be announced June 11.
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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Exile Brewing wins gold at 2025 World Beer Cup

Exile Brewing Co. won gold at the World Beer Cup in the Munich-style dunkel beer category for its beer titled G.G. Exile’s brew was selected in a field of 8,375 entries from 1,761 breweries across 49 countries. G.G. now has more than five awards at national beer competitions, including silver at the same competition last…
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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New affordable housing model planned in Central Iowa

A community land trust, whose goal is to provide long-term affordable housing in communities, is expected to fully launch in Central Iowa by late 2025 with initial work underway to acquire properties. “Ultimately, the land trust is just another tool in the community’s toolbox that allows permanent affordability,” said Carrie Woerdeman, executive director of Home Inc.,…
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 23, 2025
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Changing the cultural perception of entrepreneurs

A group of Central Iowa entrepreneurs, funders and advocates are trying to reframe entrepreneurship as a legitimate career path by creating an inspirational hub of conversation via Substack, an online writing platform. The Iowa Startup Collective is a group of nine writers, each writing about entrepreneurship from different angles.  Tej Dhawan, who started as an…
By Lisa Rossi | May 23, 2025
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A Closer Look: Sadie Trytten

Sadie Trytten took the reins of Neighborhood Development Corp. on Jan. 1, leading the nonprofit’s mission of revitalizing commercial and multifamily properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods that are underserved by the private sector. She previously served as NDC’s director of real estate, director of operations and sat on the organization’s board. Trytten also served as executive…
By Michael Crumb | May 23, 2025
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On Leadership: Leading without breaking-Why top leaders must invest in support for mental health and high performance

This is part of an ongoing series on mental health and leadership. In today’s high-pressure leadership landscape, the mental health of CEOs, founders and executives is under increasing strain. As the stakes of leadership rise, so too does the emotional toll. Leaders must now be intentional about safeguarding their mental well-being and investing in the…
By Suzanna de Baca | May 23, 2025
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On the Move: Week of May 23

Tricia BerryDes Moines University Medicine and Health SciencesHired as director of undergraduate clinical affairs – College of Osteopathic MedicineTricia.Berry@dmu.edu Maria DavisR&R RealtyPromoted to senior vice president, R&R Real Estate Advisorsdavis.maria@rrrealty.com Devin KonoAvaila BankHired as regional retail leaderdkono@availa.bank Stephen HirachetaIndigo LivingHired as assistant property managerstephen.hiracheta@hubbellrealty.com Ryan ReedyIndigo LivingHired as senior maintenance associateryan.reedy@hubbellrealty.com Christina JonesEdencrest Senior LivingHired…
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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Business Record 5-23-25

Cover Story: Changing the cultural perception of entrepreneurs Focus: Entrepreneurs Read the issue
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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