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Panelists discuss economic health of downtown Des Moines

Nearly 17% of office space in downtown Des Moines is vacant, the highest vacancy rate since 2007, according to JLL market reports.

But, even with the higher-than-normal-office vacancy rate, downtown’s economy is strong, Carrie Kruse, …

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Business Record 5-10-24

Cover Story: Meet Lincoln Savings Bank’s new CEO Sean Willett

Focus: Banking, Finance and Investments

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Better data for better decisions

As planting season gets underway for farms around Iowa, an early-stage research effort out of Iowa State University is focused on giving farmers better data and tools to make decisions that will affect their operations …

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Business Record 5-3-24

Cover Story: Better data for better decisions

Focus: University Research

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Get to know Jeff Harpole at Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Jeff Harpole joined Ruan Transportation Management Systems in March 2020 after launching his career in transportation and logistics with Schneider National in 1990. He spent 17 years with Schneider, moving 10 times, with the last …

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Tourism industry working to balance DEI challenges while selling Des Moines as welcoming destination

The evolution of what it means to be diverse and inclusive has caused convention and visitor bureaus across the country to refocus the ways they are supporting groups while working to attract events and visitors …

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See inside West Bank’s new headquarters in West Des Moines

About 10 years ago, West Bank officials began discussing the pros and cons of the bank owning its headquarters rather than spending money on leased office space.

Ultimately, bank officials decided owning was a better …

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Business Record 4-26-24

Cover Story: See inside West Bank’s new headquarters in West Des Moines

Focus: Hospitality and Tourism

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2024 Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year: Justin Lossner

Justin Lossner is quick to point to his dad, Rodney, for being his chief role model and instilling in him the value of hard work. 

“He’s the epitome of a hard worker and just roll …

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A new era for events

Techstars Startup Weekend events are naturally brimming with lively energy and fast-paced activity as teams who are often strangers at the start work together to rapidly validate and develop ideas to pitch to a panel …