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High-profile properties on the move

Bell Avenue Business Center sold Jan. 15 to a family-owned real estate development and management company.

That might not be big news to some, but it marks another turning point in a property that was …
By KENT DARR | Feb 6, 2019
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VIDEO: 2019 Economic Forecast – First Question

The main course at the 2019 Economic Forecast Luncheon: what’s going to happen with Iowa’s economy this year.


The panelists included: Robin Anderson, senior economist, Principal Global Investors; Debi Durham, director, Iowa Economic Development Authority …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 5, 2019
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Feb. 16: ZKL Black & Gold Ball

Host: Zeta Kappa Lambda (ZKL) Education Foundation
About: This black-tie affair generates the necessary funding to support our organization’s youth programs. At this event, our organization showcases our current Champions of Change college scholarship winners. …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2019
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Cedar Rapids leaders talk flood protection timelines, taxes

Corridor Business Journal: Cedar Rapids city leaders on Monday offered a comprehensive update on the city’s flood protection system, including a look at new components set to come online in 2019 and details on the city’s …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2019
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Iowa attorney general warns about mailers targeting seniors

Older Iowans who receive official-looking mailers with “FREE government benefits” in large print should beware: A private company might be fishing for their information and trying to sell them insurance, the Iowa attorney general said …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2019
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AmeriLife Group acquires Dallas Financial Wholesalers

AmeriLife Group LLC, a national leader in developing, marketing and distributing annuity, life and health insurance solutions, announced it has acquired Dallas Financial Wholesalers in a private transaction. Including DFW, Clearwater, Fla.-based AmeriLife now generates over $3 …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2019
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BirdDogHR partners with ClickSafety to offer OSHA course management

Urbandale-based talent management software company BirdDogHR announced that it has partnered with ClickSafety, a provider of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) courses. Through the Learning Management System (LMS), BirdDogHR customers can assign, track and manage OSHA …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2019
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innovationIOWA now accepting award nominations

Help us recognize innovation happening across Iowa as we seek nominations to honor both an organization and individual for their accomplishments.

Nominations due by February 15, 2019
Awards presented at event on May 30, 2019


Corteva Agriscience innovationLEADER
1. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 5, 2019
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Feb. 12: Attack the Hack: Rebounding from a Breach

Host: Associated Computer Systems
About: Join ACS, BrownWinick and Strategic America for an informative discussion on cyber incident response. Experts in data security, law and privacy issues, and communications will share valuable information and best …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2019
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Archer Daniels Midland profit misses estimates

Reuters: U.S. grains trader Archer Daniels Midland Co. today missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit, hurt by higher expenses and lower margins in its origination business. The crop trader has been facing a slump in …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2019