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NOTEBOOK: Business Record receives national recognition, awards from industry association

The Business Record was nationally recognized with three awards from the industry association of leading business publications on Wednesday.

Our mission to help businesses do business better is driven by supporting our community and state. …
By EMILY BARSKE | Jun 24, 2021
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Connie Wimer earns lifetime achievement award from national magazine industry association

Business Publications Corp. Chairman Connie Wimer received the Milton W. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award from the City/Regional Magazine Association (CRMA), of which dsm magazine is a member, for her contributions to that organization and the…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 6, 2021
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Project515 Event Series

2022 Dates: August 25
Location: Virtual event
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Topics: Office Outlook
Register: Click Here

The so-called Great Resignation is still in full swing and a majority of office workers continue to request the ability to …
By BPC Staff | Apr 27, 2021
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High ratings of effectiveness lead to repeat offering of Executive Vision Series on Racial Equity

Next month Urban Dreams, Tero International and the Business Record will again offer businesses and leadership teams the opportunity to shape strategies for racial equity. The Executive Vision Series (EVS), launched last fall, provides an interactive learning experience to help leaders form…
By BPC PRESS RELEASE | Mar 16, 2021
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Stark named Business Record’s 2021 Forty Under 40 Alumnus of the Year

Each year the Business Record honors a member of a previous Forty Under 40 class to recognize his or her contributions since being named a Forty. The 2021 Forty Under 40 Alumnus of the Year …
By BPC Staff | Mar 10, 2021
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Business Publications recognized as ‘Top Media Company’ by Editor & Publisher Magazine

Generally I shy away from shining the spotlight inward on our organization, preferring instead to shine the light on those in our community and their achievements. But today I have exciting news about our company…
By BPC Staff | Mar 4, 2021
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Illinois firm acquires Iowa-based Gilcrest/Jewett


US LBM, a leading U.S. distributor of specialty building materials, has acquired Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co., a building products dealer and manufacturer with five Iowa locations, including Waukee, the companies announced. US LBM is headquartered in …
By BPC Staff | Jan 27, 2021
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Top 25 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2021 announced

For the third 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 …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 6, 2021
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Top 25 Most Influential Nonprofits in 2021 announced

The United Way of Central Iowa has been voted by Business Record readers as the most influential nonprofit organization in Greater Des Moines.

 

The United Way of Central Iowa topped the first-ever list of …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 6, 2021
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A letter from Business Record leaders: Statement on events unfolding at the U.S. Capitol

This afternoon we are witnessing unprecedented disruption in our nation’s capital unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetimes. As an apolitical business publication, we feel it is important to address how and why we …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2021