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Nominations now open for 2024 Legends in Manufacturing awards
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 Legends in Manufacturing Awards, which recognize Iowans who have made significant contributions to the state’s manufacturing industry. Nominators can …
Read MoreBoone, Indianola join Main Street Iowa program
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has named Boone and Indianola as the newest Main Street Iowa communities. They join 51 other Main Street Iowa communities across the state, according to a news release. Indianola aims …
Read MoreNaig announces new food purchasing pilot program to assist food banks
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot. The pilot program, which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an …
Read MoreDMACC completes concurrent enrollment pilot program with Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines Area Community College has completed a concurrent enrollment pilot program with Des Moines Public Schools, where over 50 students from North and Roosevelt High Schools earned postsecondary credits while attending DMACC classes through …
Read MoreEcoEngineers’ LCA Academies guide businesses in tackling decarbonization goals
EcoEngineers, a Des Moines-based clean energy consulting, auditing and advisory firm, recently launched Life-Cycle Analysis Academies to inform businesses on how to measure the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life.
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Read MoreFolds of Honor announces launch of Iowa chapter
Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders, announced the establishment of a new chapter in the state of Iowa. This …
Read MoreJPMorgan Chase CEO discusses economy, company expansion during opening of new Des Moines branch
Verbio launches ethanol production at its biorefinery plant in Nevada
Verbio’s biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa, has started commercial production of corn-based ethanol, Verbio North America announced recently. Verbio Nevada, which opened in 2021, can now operate as a full biorefinery with a total capacity …
Read MoreMembers of 2025 Leadership Urbandale class announced
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce has announced the members of its Leadership Urbandale class of 2025. The class was selected for their leadership qualities, dedication to the community and commitment to making a positive impact …
Read MoreIowa Rural Development Council receives $200K Wells Fargo grant to create Rural Business Initiative
The Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC) has received a $200,000 grant from Wells Fargo to establish a new program, the Rural Business Initiative, to support small business development in rural Iowa communities.
According to a …
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