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Keys to Effective Networking

BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International

Whenever we meet a new person, we need to quickly have two questions answered. What are those two questions? Watch this Tero Tips video to find out.

How are …

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For generations to come

As a fundraising organization, it’s easy to assess our value in terms of dollars and cents, which of course, are vital to advancing our mission. For example, in the last 18 months, we’ve secured more …

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Home is where the JOY is

Evolving to meet a customer who’s not willing to settle 

For more than 75 years, WesleyLife has held fast to the belief that everyone should experience the opportunity to live a life of continued growth …

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The Role of Placemaking in Modern Living 

BY JOSE SANCHEZ, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Mixed-Use Design Leader, DLR Group 

The past two years have spurred society to reconsider what “normal” means, especially as urban populations continue to grow, and individuals …

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What AP automation means for your suppliers

By Commerce Bank

You might think that putting an accounts payable (AP) automation solution in place would be a barrier for your suppliers. In the past, companies may have avoided implementing automated processes out of …

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ALMACO: Nurturing Innovation for Generations

Driving through the Midwest, you look out your window to see rolling fields of corn, soybeans and wheat. You might not expect that the seeds used to plant those fields were developed using equipment from …

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Eat What You Kill

BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International

Predator or prey. Hunter or hunted. Which would you rather be compared to? Check out this Tero Tips video for business lessons from the animal kingdom.

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Return to Office: Navigating the Challenges of Urban Growth

BY JEREMY REDING, AIA, LEEP AP, Global Workplace Leader | Senior Principal, DLR Group

As employees in Des Moines return to the central business district, businesses and urban planners are navigating a multifaceted challenge. While …

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Conservation Acceleration Fund yields $20M in investments, and it’s just getting started

Just over a year ago, we launched our Conservation Acceleration Fund (CAF) with the intent to expedite and maximize investments in water quality initiatives across our state. At the time, we hoped that the private …

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As We Grow Older, “Being Joyful is a Decision”

WesleyLife, Iowa’s largest non-profit provider of services for older adults, has taken up the torch to be the most dynamic and inclusive champion to revolutionize the experience of aging. An important part of that effort …