Des Moines metropolitan area

Principal Financial Group® releases corporate responsibility commitments

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Articles, Ethics, Principal Financial Group, Des Moines metropolitan area, XC2, Corporate social responsibility, Principal, Des Moines, Iowa

b'Principal Financial Group\xc2\xae released today multi-year corporate responsibility commitments focused on employee empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainability as part of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and issued through its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.\n\xe2\x80\x9cPrincipal\xc2\xae was founded to put financial security within reach of more people,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dan Houston, chairman, president, and CEO of Principal.

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  • b'Principal Financial Group\xc2\xae released today multi-year corporate responsibility commitments focused on employee empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainability as part of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and issued through its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.\n\xe2\x80\x9cPrincipal\xc2\xae was founded to put financial security within reach of more people,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dan Houston, chairman, president, and CEO of Principal.
  • \xc2\xa9 2021 Principal Foundation\nInsurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Co. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life.
  • Principal National, Principal Life, Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. and Principal Securities are members of the Principal Financial Group\xc2\xae, Des Moines, IA 50392.
  • Principal Global Investors leads global asset management and is a member of the Principal Financial Group\xc2\xae.\n\xc2\xa9 2021 Principal Financial Services, Des Moines, IA 50392, USA.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210414005243/en/\n'

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call

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Friday, March 19, 2021
Des Moines metropolitan area, Banks of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA, States of the United States, Zions Bancorporation, Amegy Bank of Texas

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the first quarter of 2021, on Thursday, April 29, 2021 before the markets open.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the first quarter of 2021, on Thursday, April 29, 2021 before the markets open.
  • The Company will discuss its results in a conference call scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, April 30, 2021.
  • West Bancorporation, Inc. is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Serving its customers since 1893, West Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., is a community bank that focuses on lending, deposit services and trust services for consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses.

2 New Home Communities Now Selling in the Des Moines Area

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, Geography of the United States, IOWA, United States

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder, recently celebrated the Grand Opening of two new communities in the Des Moines area: Brook Landing in Des Moines, and Springview in Pleasantville.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder, recently celebrated the Grand Opening of two new communities in the Des Moines area: Brook Landing in Des Moines, and Springview in Pleasantville.
  • Both communities feature new single-family homes from the company's Century Complete branda pioneer and national leader in online homebuying.
  • Through its innovative online "Buy Now" process, Century Complete makes it easy to find and purchase a quality new home in just a few clicks.
  • E. 54th Court and Brookview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Quick access to notable schools, town square, Indianola and downtown Des Moines
    Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder.

Meredith Corporation Included On The Forbes 2021 List Of America's Best Employers

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com )has been included on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers for 2021.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com )has been included on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers for 2021.
  • "Our employees are hands down the best in the media business and make Meredith the outstanding company that it is today," said Meredith Chairman and CEO Tom Harty.
  • On behalf of our 5,000 Meredith employees, I am honored to be recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of America's Best Employers."
  • Across 25 industry sectors, 1,000 employers have been awarded the Best Employer designation 500 large employers and 500 midsize employers.

Partnership Details Strategic Priorities At DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Geography of Iowa, Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines International Airport, IOWA, States of the United States

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan.14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This morning, the Greater Des Moines Partnership shared its 2020 accomplishments and provided details on its 2021 priorities at the DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan.14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This morning, the Greater Des Moines Partnership shared its 2020 accomplishments and provided details on its 2021 priorities at the DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff.
  • 100 DSM leaders served on the DSM Forward Task Force, guiding creation of 16 industry and 6 business function playbooks to help business recovery.
  • This year's DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff presentation was headlined by Nick Nurse, an Iowa native and head coach of the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.

Partnership Details Strategic Priorities At DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Geography of Iowa, Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines International Airport, IOWA, States of the United States

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan.14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This morning, the Greater Des Moines Partnership shared its 2020 accomplishments and provided details on its 2021 priorities at the DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan.14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This morning, the Greater Des Moines Partnership shared its 2020 accomplishments and provided details on its 2021 priorities at the DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff.
  • 100 DSM leaders served on the DSM Forward Task Force, guiding creation of 16 industry and 6 business function playbooks to help business recovery.
  • This year's DSM 202ONE Annual Kickoff presentation was headlined by Nick Nurse, an Iowa native and head coach of the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.

BioSpace Announces Top New Life Sciences Companies to Watch in 2021

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpace, Inc. , the leading life sciences news and careers site, has announced their25selections forbiopharma's most promisingup-and-coming companiesin 2021.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpace, Inc. , the leading life sciences news and careers site, has announced their25selections forbiopharma's most promisingup-and-coming companiesin 2021.
  • For the pastsevenyears, BioSpace has been honoring the most innovative new biopharma companies from across the U.S. TheNextGen Biolist has been noted for anticipating organizations on their way to success.
  • "Working with life sciences companies at all points in their journey, we get a lot of insight into what makes an organization thrive," said Josh Goodwin, CEO ofBioSpace.
  • BioSpace is the leading source for careers and news for life sciences professionals in the United States.

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, Banks of the United States, IOWA, States of the United States, Amegy Bank of Texas, Zions Bancorporation

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the fourth quarter of 2020, on Thursday, January 28, 2021 before the markets open.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the fourth quarter of 2020, on Thursday, January 28, 2021 before the markets open.
  • The Company will discuss its results in a conference call scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, January 29, 2021.
  • West Bancorporation, Inc. is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Serving its customers since 1893, West Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., is a community bank that focuses on lending, deposit services and trust services for consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses.

Docupace Donates 90,000 Meals to Local Food Banks

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Financial services, Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, Food bank, Bank, Economy, United States, IOWA

"As a nationwide company serving a variety of firms on their financial planning and investment needs, we recognize that the vitality of our local communities is indispensable," said Ryan George, chief marketing officer at Docupace.

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  • "As a nationwide company serving a variety of firms on their financial planning and investment needs, we recognize that the vitality of our local communities is indispensable," said Ryan George, chief marketing officer at Docupace.
  • Docupace made monetary donations to local food banks which serve the communities of its enterprise clients.
  • This included charities up and down both coasts, the areas surrounding Docupace office in Los Angeles and Des Moines, Iowa, as well as many local food banks located in the Midwest.
  • Docupace is a solutions provider focused on digitizing and automating operations in the financial advice and investment industry.

America's Cultivation Corridor™ Launches Cultivo™ Virtual Academy

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Des Moines metropolitan area, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA

Registration now open for six-week U.S. market entry program for international startups

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  • Registration now open for six-week U.S. market entry program for international startups
    DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --America's Cultivation Corridor announced today the launch of the Cultivo Virtual Academy for international startup companies and entrepreneurs.
  • Upon successful completion of the virtual program, cohort participants will be eligible to attend an in-person, week-long Cultivo event in Iowa, currently slated for 2022.
  • America's Cultivation Corridor will host and coordinate the Cultivo Virtual Academy in partnership with its investors and supporting organizations.
  • The program will be hosted via the Virtual Academy Hub, a professionally managed platform for learning and engagement.