2021 Economic Forecast
Date: Jan. 28
Location: Virtual event
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more than two decades, Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast has helped CEOs and business owners gain insightful perspective on what the economy holds for the coming year. Expect top-notch networking, congratulate the Deloitte CFO of the Year award winner and learn what experts are predicting for our biggest economic challenges and opportunities for growth.
Fearless Friday Event Series
Date: Final Friday of each month
Location: Virtual event
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Join the Business Record to kick off your day the final Friday of each month at our Fearless Friday interactive event series. Focused on women and gender topics, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and connect in breakout sessions with others around the state equally as passionate about these issues.
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Date: February 18
Location: Virtual event
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Start the day with a compelling conversation and discussion by expert panelists tackling the business community's pressing issues. With three events a year, this event is highly anticipated and timely in business topics covered.
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Date: April 22
Location: Virtual event
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Local industry experts examine issues facing the Central Iowa commercial real estate market. The interactive panel allows attendees to contribute to the discussion. Attendees include commercial real estate professionals, community leaders and those in industries that work with commercial realtors such as banking, construction, and engineering.
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Date: March 11
Location: Virtual event
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Iowa feeds the world, yet many in our state do not know where to turn for their next meal. Join the Business Record, dsm Magazine and ia Magazine as we continue our Iowa Stops Hunger event series presented by Hy-Vee.
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Date: April 7
Location: Virtual event
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Business Record launched Forty Under 40 sixteen years ago to recognize young business leaders. These young men and women, selected by their peers come from diverse backgrounds. The common denominators binding them together are the accomplishments they have made, the obstacles they have overcome to make a difference and their willingness to share their talents and good fortune with others.
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Date: July 15
Location: Virtual event
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: August 6
Location: Virtual event
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
For over 20 years, the Business Record has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions to the community in a variety of areas with the Women of Influence awards. Awards will be presented at a reception on Thursday, August 6.
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Iowa Manufacturing Forecast
Date: August 19
Location: Virtual event
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This annual event provides an economic outlook and forecast for the Iowa's largest industry - Manufacturing. Our group of panelists provides insight and analysis of the current environment, while helping business leaders anticipate what to expect in an industry that is woven into the fabric of the state's economy.
Date: September 30
Location: Virtual event
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Business Record is bringing back our 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event again this year. At the event, nine leaders from Central Iowa businesses will share 10 of their company's internal programs and initiatives - both big and small - that can be applied to any business. In a fast-paced discussion, each leader will present their top ideas, and field questions from the audience.
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2022 Book of Lists Unveiling Party
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Published annually in January, the Des Moines Business Record's Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area.
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2022 Legislative Forecast
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
For more than two decades, Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast has helped CEOs and business owners gain insightful perspective on what the economy holds for the coming year. Expect top-notch networking, congratulate the Deloitte CFO of the Year award winner and learn what experts are predicting for our biggest economic challenges and opportunities for growth.