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6 key takeaways from Iowa Stops Hunger event

Four Hunger Heroes honorees were recently recognized during Business Publications Corp.’s annual Iowa Stops Hunger event discussing food insecurity in Iowa. During the Sept. 5 event moderated by dsm magazine Editor Michael Morain, the four honorees explained how they are working to reduce food insecurity in their communities and shared ways for the audience to do the…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 16, 2024
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Registration open for AMA Iowa annual conference

The Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Iowa) will host its annual Experience conference on Oct. 9. The conference will open with keynote speaker Julia Fitzgerald, former chief marketing officer of Build-A-Bear. Other speakers include area businesses such as Blue Compass, Lessing-Flynn and International Marketing Communications Inc., an a local Hispanic-owned marketing company…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 16, 2024
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Recipients announced for Aureon Community Development Grant program

Aureon, a Des Moines-based business connectivity and technology solutions provider, has announced the first recipients for the Community Development Grant program it launched this year. Nine recipients shared $30,000 of grants, according to a news release. The program supports public and private nonprofit agencies working to enhance local communities. Grants range from $1,500 to $5,000….
By Business Record Staff | Sep 13, 2024
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Lauridsen family gives record-breaking $3 million gift to Ballet Des Moines

Ballet Des Moines has received a $3 million gift from Des Moines philanthropists Nix and Virginia Lauridsen. The donation was announced Thursday at a ribbon-cutting for Ballet Des Moines’ new downtown campus at 655 Walnut St. The money will support operations and an endowment and allow for more performances with live music, according to a…
By Nicole Grundmeier | Sep 13, 2024
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ABI announces Legends in Manufacturing to be honored at Oct. 2 conference

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host its Iowa Manufacturing Conference on Oct. 2 in Ankeny. The sessions will explore top issues for manufacturers, including innovative workforce solutions, retaining diverse talent, and risk management, according to a news release. Speakers include Jack Shaw, who will speak about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, as…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 13, 2024
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Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees

The Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees. To be eligible for induction, nominees must have an Iowa connection, serve as a role model for young people and others in the insurance business, exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct and have significantly affected the insurance industry, according to a news release….
By Business Record Staff | Sep 13, 2024
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The Elbert Files: Agricultural evolution

Iowa’s agricultural economy is a series of contradictions wrapped in an enigma. The enigma is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the massive federal agency that controls the farm economy, along with other divergent functions. The department was created in 1862. Among other duties, the first director helped hide the extravagant spending of First Lady Mary…
By Dave Elbert | Sep 13, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of Sept. 13

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 | Sep 13, 2024