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Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce announces new award categories for annual dinner

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations for the Triangle Awards are open through Jan. 9. The winners will be recognized at the chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner. According to a news release, the chamber has added six new categories for next year’s awards: Best Boss Ever, Best New Business, Party Animal, Best Snack, Office Mascot,…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 12, 2024
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LSI resettles 722 refugees, Special Immigrant Visa holders in Iowa in 2024

Lutheran Services in Iowa says its immigrant and refugee resettlement program found placement for 722 refugees and Special Immigrant Visa holders in Iowa for the federal fiscal year 2024. Nationwide, the human services nonprofit has resettled 100,000 people, a news release said. The Special Immigrant Visa program resettles individuals from Afghanistan or Iraq who worked as…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 12, 2024
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Drake announces two programs offering full-tuition coverage

Drake University announced Monday the Bulldog Promise and the Bright College Pathway, two programs that provide full-tuition coverage to eligible Iowans. The Bulldog Promise offers full tuition for a four-year undergraduate degree at Drake, and the Bright College Pathway covers the cost of a two-year associate’s degree from the university’s John Dee Bright College, which opened…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 12, 2024
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U.S. Bank survey: Small-business owners optimistic about the future

Nearly three in four small-business owners who took part in a U.S. Bank survey said their companies grew in the past year, and 90% were optimistic about the future of their business. U.S. Bank, whose parent company, U.S. Bancorp., is headquartered in Minneapolis, recently released its annual Small Business Perspective report. The report was developed…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 12, 2024
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Principal names Strable next president, CEO

Principal Financial Group announced today that the board of directors has appointed President and Chief Operating Officer Deanna Strable as its next president and CEO, effective Jan. 7, 2025. Dan Houston will continue to serve as executive chair of the board. Strable will also join Principal’s board of directors in January. “I am honored to…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 12, 2024
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Partnership announces 2024 Inclusion Award winners

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the honorees for its 2024 Inclusion Awards, which highlight companies and organizations championing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in business and the community. The five award winners were honored Friday during the regional economic development organization’s 12th annual Inclusion Summit at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. “The 2024 honorees…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 11, 2024
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Date announced for WDM Chamber 2025 Annual Dinner

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Annual Dinner will be held March 5 at the Val Air Ballroom. The 2025 Citizen of the Year and Emerging Citizen of the Year will be recognized at the event. Nominations for the recognition are open through Jan. 15. “We are incredibly grateful for the community support we have…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 11, 2024
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Corteva reports lower sales in crop protection and seed divisions in third quarter

Corteva Inc., whose seed business is based in Johnston, has announced its third quarter financial results. The company’s net sales decreased 10% during the quarter from the same period last year and organic sales decreased 5%. Volume was up 3% from last year as growth in the crop protection business offset lower volumes in the seed…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 11, 2024