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NIL for business

Marketing reached a new frontier two years ago when the NCAA adopted its name, image and likeness policy.

The monumental decision opened the door for collegiate student-athletes to profit off their popularity by partnering with …

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The Return

The commercial real estate sector is doing well and is poised for future growth as companies navigate through the uncertainty that continues in the office environment, experts said during the Business Record’s Project 515 event …

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A pulse on Iowa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

During the recent innovationIOWA panel discussion, panelists provided a pulse on Iowa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, saying the state is in a healthy position with opportunities to double down and continue growing.

Panelists:

Eric Engelmann, general partner,…
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40 pieces of advice for young professionals from this year’s Forty Under 40 class

Numerous studies show that current young professionals and those who will be entering the workforce soon see their jobs as more than just a paycheck. 

Seventy percent of Americans say they define their sense of …

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Italian-American group launching campaign to renovate new center

A campaign to raise between $5 million and $8 million to renovate the new home of the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa will be launched this fall, a goal supporters say is “very doable.”

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After pause, merger and acquisition activity coming back strong

What investors and sellers have seen in transactions over the past year might best be compared to experiencing the loss of a relationship, those who work closely with mergers and acquisitions say.

The good news …

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Paws & Pints owners share lessons learned from first year in business

About six years ago, Kyle and Megan Casey visited a Colorado-based dog-friendly restaurant and bar that included a large outdoor dog park with tables and chairs for pet owners.

The couple, who own four dogs, …

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Des Moines-area office vacancy rate eases slightly to 16.5%

The Des Moines area’s office sector is showing signs that it is emerging from its pandemic-related contraction with an uptick in showings of spaces available to lease and an increase in the average size of …