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Central Iowa Business Conference planned for Thursday

The Urbandale Chamber hosts its Central Iowa Business Conference on Thursday. The event’s keynote speakers include Daymond John from “Shark Tank,” U.S. Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug and Kreg Tool President Todd Sommerfeld. Breakout sessions start at 7 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2019
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Cmelik named Des Moines city clerk

The of Des Moines has named Paula “Kay” Cmelik as city clerk. Cmelik replaces Diane Rauh, who will retire at the end of the September after working for the city for 35 years. Cmelik, who will be paid $115,000 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2019
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Botanical Garden names philanthropy director

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has hired Azure Christensen as its director of philanthropy. Christensen will lead fundraising as the organization looks to expand again. A veteran of Central Iowa nonprofit work, Christensen most recently worked …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2019
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Inman promoted, Cross joins outdoors foundation

Hannah Inman, pictured, has been named CEO of Great Outdoors Foundation, and Jen Cross will join the staff as vice president of donor relations. Inman recently led fundraising for the $10.3 million Jester Park Nature …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2019
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On the Move: The week of Sept. 9

MacKenzie Dreeszen

Edward Jones

Hired as branch office administrator

mackenzie.dreeszen@edwardjones.com


Jenna Schuck

Primary Health Care

Hired as homeless support services case manager

jschuck@phcinc.net


Lilian Alvizures

Primary Health Care

Hired as clinic office specialist – Ames…
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Sep 12, 2019
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FBL Financial Group CEO Jim Brannen to retire

FBL Financial Group Inc. of West Des Moines announced that Chief Executive Officer Jim Brannen will retire in early 2020. Brannen has served as CEO since August 2012 and has been with the company for 29 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 12, 2019
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Reynolds selects Texas human services official to lead Iowa DHS

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that she will appoint Kelly Kennedy Garcia, currently deputy executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, as director of the Iowa Department of Human Services. Garcia will be relocating from …
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2019
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On the Move: The week of Sept. 2

Roxanne Galkin

Lutheran Services in Iowa 

Hired as director of team culture and engagement

roxanne.galkin@lsiowa.org


Meara Short

Hubbell Apartment Living

Hired as leasing agent

meara.short@hubbellrealty.com


Weston Glienke

Hubbell Apartment Living

Promoted to assistant apartment manager…
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Sep 5, 2019
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Huyser to lead Lely North America

Chad Huyser has been named a regional director of Lely International and president of Lely North America, which is based in Pella. Huyser will lead all of Lely’s North American efforts and serve as one of …
By BPC Staff | Sep 4, 2019
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Christensen launches boutique marketing firm

Daphne Christensen, a marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience, has launched Prep Marketing Co. in Des Moines. Christensen said her goal as a boutique marketing firm is to provide personalized, cost-effective service to small …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2019