Posts by pherteen
What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 29
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Rethinking education
I was intrigued by the title on David Brooks’ cover story in the December issue of The Atlantic: “How the Ivy League Broke America.”
In it, he traces the history of college admission standards and …
Read MoreBusiness Record 11-29-24
Cover Story: Artificial intelligence raises threat of more advanced impersonation attacks, professionals say
Focus: Cybersecurity
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Read MoreA Closer Look: Paige Moore
When the opportunity arose to apply to be the next executive director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Paige Moore knew it was a perfect fit.
In addition to her previous career …
Read MoreEnvision Iowa: Why economic confidence among leaders outside metro areas may be on the rise
Entrepreneur Robert Abbott built a career founding and establishing digital strategy and design companies primarily in the city of Columbus, Ohio, 523 miles from his hometown of Maquoketa, Iowa.
His decision in 2021 to form …
Read MoreBusiness Record 11-22-24
What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 22
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Belt tightening
Iowa legislators will need to start making some difficult choices when they return to Des Moines in January.
That might seem like a strange prediction after voters returned solid Republican majorities to both the Iowa …
Read MoreOn Leadership: How to lead effectively during the holiday season
I once had a job where our entire company and spouses were expected to attend a lavish holiday party at the boss’s house. Our leadership team dreaded this particular event as it was on a …
Read MoreR&R Realty Group Foundation announces new nonprofit giving program
R&R Realty Group Foundation has launched the Groundwork for Good Program, donating $25,000 to employee-nominated nonprofits that align with the foundation’s core giving pillars of human services, community engagement and development, education, and arts and …
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