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Career Ready Collective returning for second year this summer

The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective, a six-week career development program for youths, will return for a second year beginning June 13. The purpose of the Career Ready Collective is to introduce youths to a variety of professional skills that will increase their knowledge and confidence, according to a news release. The program is funded…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025

What do executive orders on DEI mean for businesses?

By Macey Shofroth | Fearless Editor When President Donald Trump took office, he signed a slew of executive orders, including ones intent on dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in both the public and private sectors. The executive order titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” laid off federal DEI staff and…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025

VIDEO: Rewatch our 2025 Economic Forecast

With a new presidential administration set to influence and change policy, questions about the direction the Federal Reserve will take with interest rates, a rise in global uncertainty and labor issues that continue to challenge businesses and investors, who knows how the economy might fare in 2025? In addition, help us congratulate the Deloitte CFO…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025

Webinar planned on responding to immigration raids

Fredrikson & Byron PA, which has law offices in Des Moines, is holding a free webinar on how to respond to an immigration raid by federal agencies and what to expect during investigations or audits at worksites including schools and hospitals. The webinar is at noon Feb. 5. The webinar will feature Loan Huynh, chairperson…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025

Chrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits

The Chrysalis Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, announced over $100,000 in 2025 Chrysalis Community Partner grant awards to 34 local nonprofit organizations. The foundation selected organizations that are aligned with its mission to ensure the safety, security, education and economic empowerment of girls and women in Greater Des Moines, according to a news release. Chrysalis also…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025

Denson retiring from DMACC at year-end

Rob Denson, president and CEO of Des Moines Area Community College, announced Tuesday that he will retire Dec. 30 after 22 years at the helm of Iowa’s largest community college. Denson took the position in 2003 and has since become DMACC’s longest-serving president. DMACC’s board of trustees will hire a consultant and conduct a national…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025

Jim Hayes retiring as executive director of Mind & Spirit Counseling Center

Jim Hayes will retire as the executive director of Urbandale-based Mind & Spirit Counseling Center at the end of this year. He has served eight years in the position and helped guide the center through the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, Mind & Spirits, which delivers essential services including therapy, medication management and spirituality programs,…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025

State of Iowa partners with Texas tech company on public safety solutions

The state of Iowa has selected Tyler Technologies, a software and technology service provider based in Plano, Texas, to provide new public safety solutions to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Iowa DPS will use Tyler’s Enterprise Computer-Aided Dispatch, Enterprise Law Enforcement Records and Public Safety Analytics products. The new technologies will support integration…

By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025

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