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2023 Pillars of Philanthropy out now

Our nonprofit community is driven by purpose and a desire to make a difference in the community. Each organization has a unique mission and niche in which they serve. But like all organizations, they face …

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Publisher’s Note: Business Record hires Mike Mendenhall as new associate editor

Good afternoon, Business Record readers. I’m writing today to introduce you to Mike Mendenhall, an experienced, award-winning journalist and Des Moines native we have hired to fill the newly created role of associate editor of the …

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Business Record receives awards for quality, excellence and innovation by industry peers

On behalf of Business Publications Corp., I am pleased to share that the Business Record received top honors in four categories at the recent Alliance of Area Business Publishers Editorial Excellence Awards. While we do …

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A Letter from the publisher: Barske to transition to new role as special projects editor

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Good morning, Business Record readers. I’m writing today to share some staffing news about Emily Barske, who has served as our editor for nearly the past four years.

Emily will be transitioning to …

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Business Publications Corp. relocating to new offices

Connie Wimer, owner and chairman of Business Publications Corp., plans to sell the Depot at 100 Fourth St. The company is relocating in the fall to the Plaza at 300 Walnut St. Photo by Duane…
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Business Record names Steve Boal as Deloitte CFO of the year

The Business Record has named Steve Boal, chief financial officer at Accumold in Ankeny, as this year’s Deloitte CFO of the year. The award honors an often unsung individual who demonstrates outstanding performance in his or her …

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Top 25 Most Influential Nonprofits in 2023 announced

Food Bank of Iowa has been voted by Business Record readers as the most influential nonprofit organization in Greater Des Moines.


Food Bank of Iowa topped the annual list of the 25 Most Influential Nonprofits …

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Top 25 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023 announced

For the fifth straight year, Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group Inc., has been voted by Business Record readers as the Most Influential Business Leader in Greater Des Moines.
Houston topped the …

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Friedman named 2022 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year

The Business Record has named Monica Friedman as the 2022 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year. Friedman is executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Des Moines-based Life Care Services Corp., a …

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Letter from the president and CEO: dsm Editor-in-Chief Christine Riccelli to retire at year-end

After 14 years at Business Publications Corp., Christine Riccelli has announced she will retire as dsm editor-in-chief at the end of the year. Riccelli began working at BPC as editor of the magazine in 2008 and was …