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Dotdash Meredith ending pension plan as losses grow

Des Moines Register: Eleven months into its merger, Dotdash Meredith is ending the pension plan that its Des Moines-based predecessor, Meredith Corp., once offered. The New York-based media company, which retains a prominent downtown Des Moines …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2022
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New report details aviation’s contribution to Iowa’s economy

The aviation industry contributes $6.4 billion to the Iowa economy, both in dollars generated by airport activity and in companies that produce components for aviation services, according to a report issued this week by the Iowa Department …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 10, 2022
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Marvel’s ‘Wakanda Forever’ collaborates with Iowa-based coffee business BLK & Bold

Des Moines Register: When you need a music single for your upcoming film, you call Rihanna. When you need a themed coffee collection, you collaborate with Iowa-based business BLK & Bold. The company teamed up with …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2022
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Mohrhauser to be the next managing member of MVS

Luke T. Mohrhauser has been elected to be the next managing member of McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, succeeding Heidi S. Nebel. His term begins on Jan. 1. “I feel privileged to follow in the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2022
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Partnership announces winners of Inclusion Awards, launches Employers 4 Equity playbooks

As part of its 10th annual Inclusion Summit, the Greater Des Moines Partnership named the recipients of its 2022 Inclusion Awards on Wednesday at the FFA Enrichment Center at Des Moines Area Community College in …
By EMILY KESTEL | Nov 10, 2022
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Deere, Iowa State University partner on sustainable solutions

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: John Deere is partnering with Iowa State University to test methods of sustainable farming, the company announced Wednesday. Through the strategic partnership, Moline, Ill.-based Deere & Co. and ISU will establish …
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2022
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Albaugh LLC donates $2 million to food bank building addition

Dennis (in middle) and Susan (pink jacket) Albaugh, their family members and Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book (blue jacket) with an oversized check that shows the $2 million gift Albaugh LLC gave to …
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2022
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Report: Iowa businesses cut 2,400 jobs in September

Iowa businesses shed 2,400 jobs in September, the first decline in job numbers since March, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

Areas with the largest declines in jobs were health care and social assistance (1,000 jobs …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2022
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$50K raised during Great Outdoors Foundation’s Wild Prairie Showdown

The Great Outdoors Foundation raised $50,000 during its recent Wild Prairie Showdown, the organization’s annual dinner where three local philanthropists, or champions, compete for the title of Most Valuable Philanthropist by raising the most money for their …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2022
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Business Hall of Fame nominations are open

Nominations are open for the Iowa Business Hall of Fame class of 2022.

The deadline to submit a nomination is noon on Friday, Nov. 18. Nominations can be submitted by a member of the Greater Des Moines…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 20, 2022