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Executive coaching is a growing field because of today’s competitive employment market. The Business Record spoke with Mary Hultman, vice president and managing director of the Iowa branch of Right Management Consultants, to find out …

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A clean slate for economic development

Iowa Association of Business and Industry lobbyists are optimistic that Gov. Tom Vilsack may find room for a public-private partnership as he looks for ways to energize the state’s economic development efforts.

Increasing the role …

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Taxpayer group’s agenda reflects budget woes

The Iowa Taxpayers Association’s legislative agenda lacks the momentum that came with last year’s big push for venture capital legislation, but issues no less important to Iowa businesses shape it, ITA President Stacey L. Johnson …

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Commercial real estate industry to follow economy in 2003

Experts forecast a holding pattern for commercial real estate in 2003, much the same as 2002, but are encouraged by subtle indicators of an improving market.

“We are predicting a pretty similar year to 2002 …

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Retailers cash in on football teams’ success

Off Campus Apparel and Novelties is evenly divided with University of Iowa Hawkeye and Iowa State University Cyclone merchandise, but the store is profiting from both sides of the store thanks to bowl appearances by …

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Brandau is Bradshaw firm’s newest partner

2002 was a banner year for Lori Brandau. She became a mother and was told she was becoming a shareholder of Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor and Fairgrave P.C.

“I’m still working on creating a balance,” she …

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Some Des Moines executives predict 2003’s challenges

The ball in Times Square has dropped, and the last of the holiday decorations have been packed away. It’s time to get back to business. As many people set personal resolutions and speculate on what …

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Moulton advocates fully utilizing pharmacists.

Jennifer Moulton works to keep Iowans healthy every day. Whether acting as senior vice president of professional and educational affairs at the Iowa Pharmacy Association or serving as a pharmacist, Moulton raises awareness about safe …

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Private jet operators see opportunity in Iowa’s skies

Fractional ownership of planes attracts corporate executives.

Companies that let people buy fractional stakes in private jets are trying to woo frustrated customers away from commercial air carriers that are struggling to maintain service amid …

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Dr. Robin Hartley proclaims, ‘Women: It’s Your Turn’

“This is an extremely important time period in a woman’s life, the time between 30 and 50,” said Dr. Robin Hartley. “If a woman takes just a moment each day to take care of herself …