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Former Aflac leader named Tippie’s first executive in residence

Fred Crawford, the recently retired president and chief operating officer of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the first executive in residence at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. According to a news release, the college created the executive in residence program to bring an experienced risk management and insurance professional to…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 18, 2024
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Iowa breweries recognized at 2024 Great American Beer Festival

Three Iowa craft breweries and an Iowa craft cidery were awarded medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival competition, according to a news release. The festival took place in Denver on Oct. 12, and judges evaluated over 8,800 entries from breweries across the country to rank them in 105 categories. “Once again, Iowa breweries…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 18, 2024
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IEDA approves $23.5M for soccer stadium and global plaza development

The Iowa Economic Development board today approved $23.5 million for a pro soccer stadium and other developments that will transform the former Dico Inc. site downtown into a mixed-use and entertainment district. The board unanimously approved the final application for funding from the Iowa Reinvestment Act, allowing the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation to move forward…
By Michael Crumb | Oct 18, 2024
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Competing for talent in era of NIL

Since the NCAA approved a policy in 2021 permitting student-athletes to receive compensation for their name, image and likeness (NIL), non-Power Four programs like Drake University have had to get creative to stay competitive.  Under new men’s basketball head coach Ben McCollum, that meant establishing a strong culture and relying on the DU Great Collective…
By Kyle Heim | Oct 18, 2024
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Playing the long game for economic development success

Earlier this month, we hosted leaders from across our 11-county Greater Des Moines region at the inaugural Regional Summit. It was inspiring to have hundreds of passionate advocates and changemakers for our region in one room.  During the event, we celebrated the winners of our Economic Impact Awards, which have been presented to organizations and…
By Tiffany Tauscheck | Oct 18, 2024
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Two questions for marketing pros

There was one recurring theme throughout the Business Record’s recent survey which asked Central Iowa marketing industry experts about the most significant industry trends changing or advancing their industry the year ahead: artificial intelligence.  Marketing professionals are using AI to analyze audience data and better target the people their clients want to reach at a…
By Mike Mendenhall | Oct 18, 2024
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A Closer Look: Matt Hansen

Much of Matt Hansen’s nearly 30-year career working with financial services companies happened abroad, including in Austria and England. Originally from Texas, he acquired his sense of “wanderlust” from his grandmother, the matriarch of the family. “She traveled all over the place. At 84, she was riding elephants in Kathmandu,” Hansen said. “I really wanted…
By Sarah Diehn | Oct 18, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of Oct. 18

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 18, 2024