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Best of Des Moines: 2024 Winners

Compiled by Mathany Ahmed and Emily Barske Wood As we do each year, we asked our readers to cast votes for what Des Moines has to offer in a variety of business-related categories. These businesses make up an ecosystem in our region that supports the local economy and the community at large.  Here’s how it…
By Emily Barske Wood | Sep 20, 2024
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Best of Des Moines 2024: Learn about this year’s winners

Compiled by Mathany Ahmed and Emily Barske Wood As we do each year, we asked our readers to cast votes for what Des Moines has to offer in a variety of business-related categories. These businesses make up an ecosystem in our region that supports the local economy and the community at large.  Here’s how it…
By Emily Barske Wood | Sep 20, 2024
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The Elbert Files: Our buffalo cat

Cooper, our 18-pound, 13-year-old orange cat has a new name. Most of the 15 cats Amy and I have parented over our 49 years of marriage had multiple names and backstories, including Cooper. “The Buffalo” is the name that fits him best now. It’s not just his shape – broad shoulders on a body that…
By Dave Elbert | Sep 20, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of Sept. 20

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 20, 2024
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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways from second 2024 think tank ‘Business Opportunities: Which industries are poised for growth?’

As part of Business Publications Corp.’s Envision Iowa think tank series, we spoke Aug. 22 with three experts who work with Iowa manufacturers, entrepreneurs and business owners about business opportunities and innovation in the state. The panel discussion, focused on what industries are poised for growth, included Mike Ralston, president of the Iowa Association of…
By Mike Mendenhall | Sep 20, 2024
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Business Record 9-20-24

Cover Story: Best of Des Moines: 2024 Winners Focus: Best of Des Moines Read the issue
By Business Record Staff | Sep 20, 2024
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On the Move: Week of Sept. 20

Monica SullivanBoulayHired as senior tax managermsullivan@boulaygroup.com
By Business Record Staff | Sep 20, 2024
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Holmes Murphy adds second Nebraska office

Holmes Murphy announced it has added a new office in Lincoln, Neb., its second in the state. Before this new location, the West Des Moines-based insurance broker had one Nebraska office in Omaha for 23 years, a news release said. “As local insurance agencies in town have sold out to outside competitors, we believe the…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 19, 2024