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6 trends in human resources that business leaders should know

Competitive pay, quality benefits and – in most recent years – flexible work arrangements continue to be top priorities of employees when deciding where they want to work. But these offerings are what Kellie Gottner …
By Emily Barske Wood | Aug 16, 2024
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On the Move: Week of Aug. 16

Gina Schmidt David
Denovo Construction Solutions
Hired as director of marketing
gdavid@teamdenovo.com

Nate Miller
Denovo Construction Solutions
Hired as superintendent/project manager
nmiller@teamdenovo.com

Connor Wohlenhause
Denovo Construction Solutions
Hired as project developer
cwohlenhaus@teamdenovo.com

Mike Pardun
Denovo …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 16, 2024
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Dupaco announces partnership to provide down payment assistance

Dupaco Credit Union has announced it will provide down payment assistance through Fannie Mae’s HomeReady Loan Down Payment Assistance program. The program will provide $2,500 to eligible homebuyers, which can be used as a credit …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2024
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On With Life at New Horizons Center to host grand opening Aug. 21

On With Life, a nonprofit supporting people with traumatic brain injuries, will host a grand opening of the On With Life at New Horizons Center on Aug. 21. On With Life and New Horizons, an …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2024
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Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.8%, labor force participation falls in July

The number of workers in Iowa’s labor force fell again in June, while the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.8%, according to data released today by Iowa Workforce Development. The unemployment rate has not …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2024
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LCS CEO Joel Nelson announces succession plan, Chris Bird to be promoted

LCS CEO Joel Nelson has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year after more than 40 years with the Des Moines-based senior living provider. Chris Bird, LCS president …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2024
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DMU, UI partner in ILEND program, which improves health of people with disabilities

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and University of Iowa Health Care have partnered to welcome the first student from a doctor of occupational therapy program to the Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2024
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Young Professionals Connection hosting ‘Sips, Samples and Sights’ tour

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Young Professionals Connection will host its 11th annual “Sips, Samples and Sights” event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 5 in partnership with the Iowa Architectural Foundation. The tour …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2024
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iJAG receives $250,000 grant from Apollo Opportunity Foundation

Jobs for America’s Graduates in Iowa (iJAG), a statewide nonprofit that provides career development within Iowa school districts, announced it received a $250,000 grant from the Apollo Opportunity Foundation. The foundation is the charitable arm …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2024
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Birdland Park awarded federal grant of over $5 million for improvements

The city of Des Moines has received a grant totaling nearly $5.3 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. Birdland Park and Marina Masterplan Improvements …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2024
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