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Partnership introduces work-based learning event series

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced it will host a four-part work-based learning workshop series for Partnership investor and member organizations. The series aims to guide participants in creating effective work-based learning programs that …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 8, 2024
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Boone, Indianola join Main Street Iowa program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has named Boone and Indianola as the newest Main Street Iowa communities. They join 51 other Main Street Iowa communities across the state, according to a news release. Indianola aims …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2024
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Members of 2025 Leadership Urbandale class announced

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce has announced the members of its Leadership Urbandale class of 2025. The class was selected for their leadership qualities, dedication to the community and commitment to making a positive impact …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 5, 2024
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What the remainder of 2024 has in store for Iowa, global M&A markets

Regional and global markets for mergers and acquisitions have seen swings over the past four years. A report released in February by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company characterized it as “a wild ride,” …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 2, 2024
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Agribusiness Association of Iowa announces new CEO

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) announced Thursday that Julie Kenney has been hired as its new CEO.

Mark Reisinger has served as interim CEO of the organization since March. Kenney will start her new role on Sept. 1.…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 1, 2024
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ISU professor: Swine virus caused $1.2 billion annual loss in production

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, also known as PRRS, has cost the U.S. pork industry an estimated $1.2 billion per year in lost production from 2016 to 2020, according to a new analysis from Iowa …
By Sarah Diehn | Aug 1, 2024
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Over 90 students complete Career Ready Collective program

The Greater Des Moines Partnership celebrated the 94 high school students who participated in the inaugural Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective with a luncheon on July 26. The event featured keynote speaker Dan Houston, chairman, …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 30, 2024
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IEDA board awards tax incentives for 2 Western Iowa manufacturers

Two manufacturers with footprints in the agriculture sector are moving forward with expansion projects at facilities in Western Iowa totaling $28.5 million.

Cargill Inc., a global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products provider based in …
By Mike Mendenhall | Jul 29, 2024
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Iowa communities invited to apply to Creative Places Accelerator

The Iowa Arts Council has announced that applications are open for the new Creative Places Accelerator, which will run from Oct. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The Creative Places Accelerator is a program where …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 26, 2024
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Lynch named Partnership’s regional community integration director following Woodard’s departure

Alex Lynch has been named the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s director of regional community integration after long-time staffer Andrea Woodard was recently appointed executive director of the Iowa State Association of Counties. Woodard recently announced her …
By Mike Mendenhall | Jul 26, 2024