Fearless Friday Event Series
Date: One Friday 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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Project515
Date: Dec. 2, June 2, 2022, Aug. 25, 2022 and Dec. 1, 2022
Location: Virtual event
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Project515 is a new series of real estate and development focused virtual events that will dive deep into three specific subsections of the industry: office, retail and housing. The series has a goal of illuminating future challenges and trends, while amplifying discussions with the region’s key stakeholders that do business directly in the sectors and with those business leaders dependent on the health and vitality of the real estate industry for a strong and growing community. Coverage of these panel-style discussions will appear in both written and video form and be integrated across the Business Record in print, weekly CRE e-newsletter, businessrecord.com and social platforms.
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2022 Book of Lists Unveiling Party
Date: Jan. 6, 2022
Location: The Atrium at Capital Square
Time: 4:30-7 p.m.
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: Jan. 11, 2022
Location: Virtual
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
What issues may come up in the Iowa legislative session that could affect decisions made by the state’s business community? Our Legislative Forecast panel discussion, featuring policy advocates from key organizations in the state, will focus on key issues business leaders hope to address or should be aware of during the upcoming session. More info
2022 Economic Forecast
Date: Jan. 27, 2022
Location: Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
Time: 11 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.
Date: Feb. 17, 2022, May 12, 2022 and Sept. 15, 2022
Location: Embassy Club Downtown
Time: 7-9 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: March 30, 2022
Location: Prairie Meadows
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Business Record launched Forty Under 40 as a way to recognize and amplify 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: April 20, 2022
Location: Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
Time: 7-9 a.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: July 11, 2022
Location: Corteva
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Join us for the unveiling of the 2022 innovationIOWA magazine. Learn more
Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Location: Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Time: 4-7 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 5.
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Made in Iowa: Manufacturing Forecast
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
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. More Info
Date: Sept. 29, 2022
Location: Hoyt Sherman Place
Time: TBD
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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Jobs Outlook
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
As businesses prepare to hire and work to retain their workforces, we will look at what the labor market in 2023 may bring. In the Business Record’s Jobs Outlook, we will ask business leaders to forecast what the labor market in Iowa may look like in 2023 and beyond, and what strategies may be employed by both businesses and the state to ensure a strong labor market. In addition to our panel discussion, the Business Record will honor the Dentons Davis Brown HR Professional of the Year during the event.