Gigi Wood

Des Moines

Senior Staff Writer at Business Record

Managing Editor at AC Business Media/IRONMARKETS brands https://t.co/QuCbgZspNa, OEM Off-Highway, Green Industry Pros, Rental Magazine and more.

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Articles

A Closer Look: Nicole Crain

2 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Michael Crumb |Kathy A. Bolten |Gigi Wood

Nicole Crain found a good fit in her work at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry as the organization focuses on two of her top career passions: businesses and the state of Iowa. She grew up in Blockton, a town of 125 people in southwest Iowa, where she developed a love for the state, and when she was a kid, she helped out with the family-owned restaurant, igniting an understanding and love for small businesses.
Energy plan, tax bills move ahead after second funnel

2 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Suzanna de Baca |Michael Crumb |Gigi Wood

The Iowa Legislature on Friday reached its second funnel deadline, determining which bills would continue to make progress this session. To make it past the second funnel date, bills needed to clear at least one chamber and one committee of the other chamber. Top of mind for many business leaders this year has been taxes, including property and unemployment insurance taxes. Bills related to taxes are not subject to the funnel deadlines and will continue this session.
Greater Des Moines Partnership to host raising capital seminar for startups

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Gigi Wood

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Raising Capital for Startups Seminar on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Partnership’s office in downtown Des Moines. The seminar will include topics such as the process of raising capital, the financial model, capitalization tables, pitching investors and term sheets.
West Des Moines chamber announces 2025 entrepreneur of the year

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Gigi Wood

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced Rachelle Long, founder and executive director of Taste of the Junction, as the recipient of the 2025 Mel Essex Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award recognizes community members who have made an impact by fostering and supporting small business success and inspiring others. Long will be honored at the fifth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit on April 17 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel.
DART launches public input phase of system redesign with two concepts aimed at achieving sustainability

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Gigi Wood |Michael Crumb

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has announced a series of public input opportunities this month as it continues to move forward with its redesign of the regional transit system. Officials with DART today launched the public input phase of the effort to redesign the bus system with the release of two concepts for what a new transit system could look like, and a survey to gauge what the public wants from a transit system.
Sukup Manufacturing announces leadership changes

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Gigi Wood

Sukup Manufacturing Co.’s board of directors has named Tom Mangan, the company’s chief financial officer, to serve as Sukup’s next president and CEO. Steve Sukup will begin a transition into the chairman role in October after five years as president and CEO. Sukup and Mangan will work together through the transition period. Steve Sukup will transition to co-chairman of the board alongside Charles Sukup and will assume full chairman duties in 2026.
Ag secretary speaks about trade, tariffs at Ag Leaders Dinner

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Gigi Wood

Five hundred people packed into the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on Monday night for the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner to hear U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speak about agricultural issues. Her address included talk of trade and tariffs, U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, biofuel investments and reducing regulatory fees and red tape. Rollins’ Iowa visit came only six weeks into her appointment as secretary of agriculture.
4 practical solutions to optimize the accounts receivable process for your construction business

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Gigi Wood |Lisa Rossi

By Commerce BankThe construction industry is facing tremendous pressure from all sides. Material and labor costs remain high. Staffing is in short supply. Interest rates make financing projects more expensive, and complex contract terms slow already lengthy payment cycles. For CFOs, the stakes are high. Managing accounts receivable (AR) can be an uphill battle.
Iowa Donor Network CEO to retire

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Lisa Rossi |Gigi Wood

Suzanne Conrad, CEO of the Iowa Donor Network, is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Conrad’s career began in 1981, when she served as a cardiothoracic surgery nurse at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn. There, she began her work in organ donation and transplantation as a coordinator. In 1985, she moved into leadership roles in Dallas at the Southwest Organ Bank, now known as the Southwest Transplant Alliance.
Urbandale Food Pantry moves to new space

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Lisa Rossi |Gigi Wood

The Urbandale Food Pantry, which has seen demand for food items grow, is opening its new facility at 7901 Douglas Ave. on Tuesday. The nonprofit group bought the property, which includes a two-story building with more than 8,600 square feet of space, on May 1, 2024, for $475,000. The building has been remodeled to accommodate the pantry and its staff. The pantry had been located in a suite in a strip center at 7611 Douglas Ave.