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SBA backs $16M in loans in central Iowa

The U.S. Small Business Administration guaranteed 21 private loans for a combined $16.4 million in July for projects expected to create 159 jobs in Central Iowa. 

That was the highest number of loans, and the …

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Sept. 26: 2019 Economic Impact Awards

Host: Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Des Moines Business Record
About: The Economic Impact Awards are presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Des Moines Business Record. They further enforce the Greater …

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UTC-Raytheon merger, Iowa R&D tax credit could bolster innovations at Collins in C.R.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Research and development at Collins Aerospace could be on track to grow in Iowa, with its parent company poised to invest billions into innovation in the coming years. Since June 9, when United …

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Grassley won’t recommend that the president roll back tariffs on China

Des Moines Register: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said he won’t recommend that President Donald Trump roll back tariffs on China, even with signs the trade war could run past the 2020 election. “I haven’t talked or …

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Central College eyes men’s volleyball, women’s bowling for varsity sports

Central College in Pella is adding new club sports for the 2019-20 school year, including men’s volleyball and women’s bowling with the possibility of both soon becoming varsity sports. Men’s volleyball and women’s bowling continue …

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Urbandale Councilman Carver not seeking reelection

Michael Carver, who has served on the Urbandale City Council for 12 years, is not seeking reelection in November. He is the third City Council member to announce that he won’t seek reelection. Creighton Cox, who …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the August 9 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the August 9 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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Kickstarter pushes Lidgett founder through the first collection

By Kate Hayden | Staff writer, Des Moines Business Record

After going through Kickstarter to launch her dream clothing line, Kate Wagner knows that the platform isn’t a perfect fit for every founder. 

“That’s really just kind of a …

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Guest opinion: Keeping your mindset strong

By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development

Several years ago, I worked with a client who wanted to significantly grow her business. She had a sales and marketing background, a strong team, and seemingly all the …

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Carlson named executive director of Mary J. Treglia

Sioux City Journal: The Mary J. Treglia Community House announced that J. Rebecca “Becky” Carlson is the new executive director of the nonprofit. Carlson will be responsible for overseeing operations and leading staff, marketing and …