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  • Des Moines startup Denim wants to be the fabric of insurance marketing

    Des Moines startup Denim wants to be the fabric of insurance marketing

    It’s tough for local insurance agents to stand out online when they’re up against Flo, cavemen and talking geckos. Denim, a Des Moines-based startup, is hoping to level the playing field for local agents by reimagining marketing and distribution for the insurance and financial services industries. How Denim works Any business owner knows that Facebook…

  • Ames startup PollUp simplifies HR employee polls

    Ames startup PollUp simplifies HR employee polls

    According to Gallup, only 32.5 percent of employees are engaged at work. If an employee doesn’t feel like their concerns are taken seriously, they might start focusing more on updating LinkedIn and searching Indeed than their current job. Many employers use polling and surveys to gauge the mood of their employees, but they may only…