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Dave Elbert

Des Moines

Columnist at Business Record

Dave Elbert writes about the history and businesses of Des Moines

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  • Beyond Business Conference 2025 updates announced

    3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Dave Elbert

    Speaker applications and sponsorship opportunities are open for the Beyond Business Conference on Sept. 25. The conference is an event designed for women and gender non-conforming entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to connect and learn. The group seeks speakers on topics that will inspire, educate or empower others on their professional or professional journeys. Speaker applications are due May 30. FemCity founder and CEO Violette de Ayala will be in attendance. To learn more, click here.

  • Denver-based architecture firm relocating to Des Moines

    3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Dave Elbert

    Studio Siembra, a Latina-owned landscape architecture firm, has announced it will relocate from Denver to Des Moines. The firm offers landscape architecture design and community engagement services, including for populations that may not be well represented locally or across the state.

  • Redenius promoted to Des Moines’ human resources director

    3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Dave Elbert

    Heather RedeniusHeather Redenius has been promoted to human resources director for the city of Des Moines, City Manager Scott Sanders announced this week. Redenius has been interim director since James Wells, the department’s former director, retired in December 2024.

  • 2025 statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced

    3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Dave Elbert

    Iowa Travel Industry Partners has announced the recipients of the annual iTIP Foundation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the association’s annual meeting on June 10 in Winterset. The iTIP Awards are open to all individuals and organizations offering a tourism or hospitality service in Iowa. Among the list of award recipients are three from the Des Moines area. The Principal Charity Classic received the large market sustainability initiative award.

  • Basic income pilot program ends

    3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Dave Elbert |Kathy A. Bolten

    Two years ago, 110 Central Iowa residents began receiving $500 a month through a community study on how unrestricted cash can reduce poverty and impact the health and well-being of individuals. The program, called UpLift – the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot, ended in April. During the next six months, UpLift staff will conduct follow-up interviews with participants to gauge how the extra funds benefited them.

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