by Phil Dunshee | May 11, 2020 | Economic Development, Workforce Development
What is the proper metaphor for the situation in which many business owners and managers now find themselves? How do you describe the territory in between the critical need to get business and the economy moving again, and the need to protect the safety and well-being...
by Phil Dunshee | Apr 30, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Workforce Development
Step back and think about the magnitude of what has happened in the last seven weeks. Here’s a short list: a national pandemic and health crisis, widespread business closures, record unemployment, and unprecedented federal and state assistance for businesses,...
by Phil Dunshee | Apr 13, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership, Workforce Development
We are one month into this disaster called COVID-19, and while we give our primary concern to the health and well-being of everyone in the community, region, state and country, we have a mission to care for our economy, businesses and workforce. It is anything but...
by Phil Dunshee | Mar 17, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Workforce Development
Public officials at all levels are working hard to figure out what the best steps are to protect public health and the economy. On the health front – we are focused on information being provided by authoritative sources including the CDC and the Iowa Department...
by Leah Champion | May 21, 2018 | Workforce Development
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced a partnership between the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Workforce Development to conduct laborshed studies across Iowa. The studies will begin in July and will be conducted at no cost to communities. Click...
by Leah Champion | Apr 21, 2018 | Workforce Development
Iowa Commercial Advisors (previously NAI Optimum) has entered into an agreement with Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services. Leadership within Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors will continue with Kurt Mumm as...
