The annual Book of Lists Unveiling event, sponsored by the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, is moving to a new location this year.
The event will be held at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 435 Park St, Des Moines, Iowa, on January 8, 2026. Networking begins at 4:30 p.m. A brief program, which begins at 5:30 p.m., includes remarks from Raisbeck Endowed Dean Raj Agnihotri and the announcement of the most influential business leader and most influential nonprofit organization, as voted on by Business Record readers.
Published annually by the Des Moines Business Record, the Book of Lists is an essential resource guide for business professionals in central Iowa, featuring lists of businesses across more than 70 industries, a community calendar, market research, and additional resources. The event brings together business and community leaders from around central Iowa as well as Iowa State University alumni and friends.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested by visiting the Business Record website.
November 25, 2025
