Posted June 03, 2026in Business Feature
As of early 2026, commercial real estate in Des Moines is experiencing a rebound after recent drops in the market. While there are certainly ups and downs, CBRE Broker Ben Probst said the overall market is relatively strong with interest rates beginning to decline after rising in recent years. Demand
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Posted May 06, 2026in Business Feature
While the technology continues to evolve, many entrepreneurs say its greatest value lies not in replacing human work but in creating more space for it. AI in any industry AI can be incorporated into just about any small business — even an upholstery business. At Repinned, Riana LeJeune’s upholstery
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Posted April 01, 2026in Business Feature
At Perry’s Service and Towing on University Avenue in Des Moines, a car glides through the wash while its owner relaxes in the driver’s seat, coffee in hand. For decades, drivers would have stepped out to scrub by hand. Now, machines do the work, and the self-service car wash is
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Posted March 04, 2026in Business Feature
Across retail, food and service industries, a noticeable shift is happening. Consumers are increasingly drawn to small, specialized businesses — places that offer craftsmanship, sustainability, personalization and a sense of connection that mass-produced options often lack. Think vintage and resale shops. Artisan bakeries. Custom upholstery studios and eco-friendly refill stores.
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Posted February 04, 2026in Business Feature
Family businesses often blur the line between work and home, where dinner-table conversations double as strategy sessions and legacy weighs as much as the bottom line. For these local business leaders, working with family isn’t just a career path; it’s a daily challenge and a source of deep pride. Growing
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Posted December 31, 2025in Business Feature
Launching a small business is often fueled by passion and a vision, but nothing replaces the legal foundations that keep a business protected and positioned to grow. Whether for a solo consultant, a tech startup founder or a brick-and-mortar shop owner, the legal to-do list is longer and more consequential
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Posted December 03, 2025in Business Feature
Pop-ups may look effortless — a cute booth, a friendly maker, a handful of products inviting you in — but there is so much more behind every display. Across the Des Moines metro, small-business owners are using pop-ups not just to sell but to connect and bring their brands
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Posted November 05, 2025in Business Feature
At Bankers Trust, promoting from within is a core pillar of the organization. To make that happen, leaders participate annually in talent reviews to discuss succession planning for key roles and employee development plans. They also map out the current and future needs of the organization so they can align
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Posted October 01, 2025in Business Feature
Wellness programs don’t have to be all “one-size-fits-all.” If the head office in Windsor Heights is any indication, the signs at RE/MAX Concepts point to it being a nice place to work. There is plenty of natural light, private offices, accessible conference rooms and cubby holes. New paint and the recent
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Posted September 03, 2025in Business Feature
Making a good first impression is undoubtedly vital in job interviews, dinner with potential in-laws, and applying for a loan. However, when it comes to making a business a success, it is often the lasting impression that matters most. And that lasting impression is created through a company’s brand. “A
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