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Partnership introduces work-based learning event series

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced it will host a four-part work-based learning workshop series for Partnership investor and member organizations. The series aims to guide participants in creating effective work-based learning programs that …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 8, 2024
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Variety – the Children’s Charity raises more than $275,000 at Polo on the Green event

Variety – the Children’s Charity raised more than $275,000 at the annual Polo on the Green event held July 27 at Powder River Ranch in Cumming. The funds will support Variety’s mission of improving the …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2024
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Nominations now open for 2024 Legends in Manufacturing awards

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 Legends in Manufacturing Awards, which recognize Iowans who have made significant contributions to the state’s manufacturing industry. Nominators can …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2024
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Boone, Indianola join Main Street Iowa program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has named Boone and Indianola as the newest Main Street Iowa communities. They join 51 other Main Street Iowa communities across the state, according to a news release. Indianola aims …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2024
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Wasabi owner building strip center near Costco in Ankeny

Jay Wang, owner of Wasabi, is developing a strip center that will house four retail tenants on 36th Street near Costco in Ankeny. He said the regional draw of Costco and the anticipated development in…
By Michael Crumb | Aug 7, 2024
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Strong economy attracts multifamily investors to Des Moines area, sparks construction of several new projects

The Greater Des Moines area, with its growing population and low unemployment rate, is continuing to attract investors in the multifamily sector, according to a recent CBRE Inc. market report.

In the first six months …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 7, 2024
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Warehouse bought by California entity to be occupied by Amazon

A California-based commercial real estate investment management company has acquired a newly built warehouse in Ankeny that will be occupied by Amazon Inc., documents show.

PAC West Diversified LP, a limited partnership managed by Buzz …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 7, 2024
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Naig announces new food purchasing pilot program to assist food banks

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot. The pilot program, which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 6, 2024
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DMACC completes concurrent enrollment pilot program with Des Moines Public Schools

Des Moines Area Community College has completed a concurrent enrollment pilot program with Des Moines Public Schools, where over 50 students from North and Roosevelt High Schools earned postsecondary credits while attending DMACC classes through …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 6, 2024
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EcoEngineers’ LCA Academies guide businesses in tackling decarbonization goals

EcoEngineers, a Des Moines-based clean energy consulting, auditing and advisory firm, recently launched Life-Cycle Analysis Academies to inform businesses on how to measure the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life.

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By Kyle Heim | Aug 6, 2024