Central Iowa Metro League

FBLA Brings Collegiate Career Connections Conference to Des Moines

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Mittwoch, Oktober 25, 2023
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Reston, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, is hosting the first of two annual Career Connections Conferences in Des Moines, Iowa from October 26 to 28.

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  • Reston, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, is hosting the first of two annual Career Connections Conferences in Des Moines, Iowa from October 26 to 28.
  • “Des Moines is a rich and vibrant community perfect for those looking to expand their career prospects in the Midwest, with Forbes rating it the #1 city for young professionals, ” said Iowa FBLA Executive Director Kent Storm.
  • “As FBLA continues to reinvest in our Collegiate division, we are proud to bring this fantastic opportunity for workforce development to students in the heartland of America,” FBLA President & CEO Alexander T. Graham said.
  • FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

2023 Principal® Charity Classic Propels Tournament to More Than $50 Million Raised for Iowa Kids Since 2007

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Mittwoch, September 6, 2023
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The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities.

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  • The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities.
  • “2023 was another successful year for the Principal Charity Classic with world class golf played on the course and meaningful charitable impact realized throughout the community and state,” said Ken McCullum, board chair for the Principal Charity Classic.
  • It continues to highlight the many ways the Principal Charity Classic is about so much more than golf.”
    The Principal Charity Classic impacts the lives of more than 130,000 Iowa children each year in the areas of education, health, arts and culture.
  • The Principal Charity Classic was Ames’ third title of the year, and his second Principal Charity Classic win.

St. Croix Hospice Opens New Branch in Newton, IA

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Dienstag, April 18, 2023
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NEWTON, Iowa, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice continues their growth in the Midwest with a new branch in Newton, IA. This location marks the fourteenth St. Croix Hospice branch in Iowa and will help local hospice caregivers be better positioned to care for patients living in the rural counties around this Central Iowa community.

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  • NEWTON, Iowa, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice continues their growth in the Midwest with a new branch in Newton, IA.
  • This location marks the fourteenth St. Croix Hospice branch in Iowa and will help local hospice caregivers be better positioned to care for patients living in the rural counties around this Central Iowa community.
  • Hospice care continues to be underutilized throughout the country, and St. Croix Hospice is committed to expanding access to the hospice benefit for those who want it by providing local care teams where they are needed the most.
  • Taking an integrated approach to hospice care, the expert team at St. Croix Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual support that meets the unique needs of each patient and their families.

Five U.S. Communities Selected to Lead New Business-Public Health Partnerships

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Donnerstag, Februar 2, 2023
Health, Public health, Education, COVID-19, Plastic, Commerce, Climate, Primary health care, Central Iowa Metro League, Child care, Community college, North Iowa Area Community College, De Beaumont Foundation, Poverty, United States v. Southwestern Cable Co., Partnership, Transport, Health care, Vantage, Multi, Xcel Energy, Bethel Community Transformation Center, IMPACT, Doctor of Public Health, Health insurance, Innovation

Bethesda, Md., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The de Beaumont Foundation today announced that it has selected communities in Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota to participate in its new program to support partnerships between businesses and public health departments, Innovative, Multi-sector Partnerships for Community Transformation (IMPACT) in Public Health .

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  • Bethesda, Md., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The de Beaumont Foundation today announced that it has selected communities in Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota to participate in its new program to support partnerships between businesses and public health departments, Innovative, Multi-sector Partnerships for Community Transformation (IMPACT) in Public Health .
  • Through public-private partnerships focused on areas of shared interest, the selected communities will work to strengthen economic prosperity by advancing public health and equity.
  • “The COVID-19 pandemic showed us that community health and economic well-being are inextricably linked,” said Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, president and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation.
  • Belchertown, Ware, and Pelham, Massachusetts: The Quabbin Health District and local manufacturer Quabbin Wire & Cable Co., Inc. will build upon a network of local partnerships to better engage employers in advocacy to expand access to transportation, education, health clinics, vaccination programs, and other drivers of community health.

Principal® Charity Classic sets charitable giving record in 2022

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Montag, Oktober 3, 2022
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The Principal Charity Classic impacts the lives of more than 130,000 Iowa children in the areas of education, health, and arts and culture.

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  • The Principal Charity Classic impacts the lives of more than 130,000 Iowa children in the areas of education, health, and arts and culture.
  • The 2023 Principal Charity Classic tournament will take place June 14, 2023, at the Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Visit principalcharityclassic.com to learn more about the Principal Charity Classic or to make a donation in support of the tournaments year-round charitable giving efforts.
  • In 2022, the Principal Charity Classic raised a record $8.2 million for charity, bringing the tournaments giving total to more than $45.6 million since 2007.

CAPTRUST Community Foundation Donates $610,000 to 69 Charities Nationwide

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Mittwoch, August 24, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The CAPTRUST Community Foundation (CCF) today announced donations to 69 charities across the country, totaling $610,000 for the nonprofit's third annual Giving Day.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The CAPTRUST Community Foundation (CCF) today announced donations to 69 charities across the country, totaling $610,000 for the nonprofit's third annual Giving Day.
  • The CCF is CAPTRUST 's501(c)(3) foundation whose mission is to enrich the lives of children in local communities.
  • Each CAPTRUST office had the opportunity to allocate $10,000 to nonprofits in its community.
  • "We are honored to support a diverse group of organizations impacting the lives of children across the country."

DMOS Orthopedic Centers Outperforms National Averages for Total Joint Replacement Surgeries

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Donnerstag, April 7, 2022
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DMOS Orthopedic Centers (DMOS), a multi-faceted orthopaedic specialty center in the heart of Central Iowa, outperforms national averages for one-year post-operative outcomes for total hip and total joint replacement surgeries. This accomplishment is one of several quality improvements identified using patient-reported outcomes data and is part of an organization-wide effort to standardize quality of care.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DMOS Orthopedic Centers (DMOS), a multi-faceted orthopaedic specialty center in the heart of Central Iowa, outperforms national averages for one-year post-operative outcomes for total hip and total joint replacement surgeries.
  • More than one million total joint replacement surgeries occur each year, and the high-volume procedure is performed by surgeons across the country with varying patient outcomes.
  • In addition to total joint replacement, DMOS leverages PatientIQ to collect and measure patient-reported outcomes in more than seven other orthopedic specialties as part of its strategic priority to identify best practices and areas of quality improvement.
  • "The PatientIQ platform enables us to prove the quality of our services, including being amongst the nation's very best at total joint replacement."

Businessolver Serves Communities Nationwide Through 2021 Foundation Activities

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Dienstag, Dezember 28, 2021
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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessolver ,a leader in SaaS-based benefits technology and services,announcedthat the Businessolver Foundation distributed more than $330,000 to 100 nonprofit organizations in 15 communities across the nation in 2021.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessolver ,a leader in SaaS-based benefits technology and services,announcedthat the Businessolver Foundation distributed more than $330,000 to 100 nonprofit organizations in 15 communities across the nation in 2021.
  • All funds went to organizations that support the Foundation's mission to positively impact the lives and communities where Businessolver employees and clients work and live.
  • "The Foundation's new giving pillars allow us to make a stronger, more focused impact to the communities in which we live and serve."
  • The Businessolver Foundation's main 2021 philanthropic activities by pillar:
    Partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to produce "Sharing Hope," a three-part video series that explores the journey of mental wellness in Black communities through dialogue, storytelling, and a guided discussion.

Principal Charity Classic Sets Charitable Giving Record in 2021

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Dienstag, September 21, 2021
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The record levels of generosity have brought the Principal Charity Classic to new heights.

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  • The record levels of generosity have brought the Principal Charity Classic to new heights.
  • Also announced by the Principal Charity Classic was the appointment of Ken McCullum, senior vice president and chief risk officer for Principal, to the role of board chair.
  • Visit principalcharityclassic.com to learn more about the Principal Charity Classic or to make a donation in support of the tournaments year-round charitable giving efforts.
  • In 2021, the Principal Charity Classic raised a record $7.3 million for charity, bringing the tournaments giving total to more than $37 million since 2007.