Des Moines Business Record

A shift in ownership is coming to Willis Automotive as the premium car dealer announced today a partnership with the Sewell Family of Companies. Read more: https://ow.ly/R24t50ZTKPJ

On the latest episode of the Made in Iowa Podcast, presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and hosted by Leisa Fox, Craig Shafer, chief operating officer at Stellar Industries, shares how Stellar has evolved while protecting the culture that’s helped drive its growth. The focus is on a belief that processes don’t fix companies; people do. Stream new episodes of Made in Iowa presented by Wellmark every Thursday. https://lnkd.in/ghex3zrP  Be sure to sign up for our Business Record Daily newsletter to stay in the know about Iowa business. https://lnkd.in/g7fZi4zw

Congratulations to Baker Group on being named Best Electrical Contractor, Best Mechanical Contractor, Best Security Company, Best Company to Work For, Best HVAC Contractor, Best Internship Program and runner-up for Best Engineering Firm by Business Record readers. https://lnkd.in/e5kpXs5D #bestofdesmoines #sponsoredpost

Corteva Agriscience’s separation into Vylor and New Corteva took effect today, creating two independent, publicly traded companies. https://lnkd.in/euZn49Xy

The Iowa Latinx Project is putting its research into practical use with a new toolkit featuring key statistics, messages and resources focused on Latino communities across the state. https://lnkd.in/ejwmpj-t

Iowa has an opportunity to lead in digital infrastructure as demand grows. At the Iowa Digital Infrastructure Summit, industry leaders discussed how the state can support growth while planning for energy, water and community needs. https://lnkd.in/ey5eBjn9

As Molly Kottmeyer got into her career, she was driven by a passion for public policy development and a desire to help people. She wanted to help identify problems, propose solutions and work with people to implement solutions. https://lnkd.in/eyarBsCP

On today’s episode of the Business Record Iowa News Headlines Podcast presented by Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business: Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special legislative session to amend a state tax incentive program to support a $15B steel mill in southeast Iowa; Lennar Corp. is preparing to open model homes in Central Iowa for tours four months after entering the Des Moines market; and Casey’s continues its southern expansion with an acquisition of an Oklahoma convenience store chain. Stream the episode now: https://ow.ly/SCeB50ZT3il

Exclusive: Developer Brian Martin has purchased Valley West Mall for $11 million to be redeveloped as mixed-use but details for the site plan are still being finalized. Martin told the Business Record in an exclusive interview that one next step is navigating JCPenney's lease, which he asked the court to weigh in on in a lawsuit filed this week in Polk County District Court. Read the full story from Senior Staff Writer Michael Crumb now: https://ow.ly/pxni50ZSP1Z

Iowa lawmakers will convene for a special legislative session Friday to amend the state’s MEGA program following the announcement of a planned $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa’s Lee County. https://lnkd.in/eK7j9ZiG