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Guest opinion: How to fund your startup business

By Sharon Hotz | Business banking manager and vice president, Northwest Bank 

This is it: The time has arrived. You are ready to launch your business. You’ve taken your dream — your passion — and developed …
By BPC Staff | Jan 2, 2019
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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 1-2-19

IOWA

Brenna Smith will leave her jobs as press secretary to Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on Jan. 2 to pursue opportunities outside state government, according to a release. Smith has worked …
By BPC Staff | Jan 2, 2019
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On The Rise: 1-2-19

Mandy McWherter
Technology Association of Iowa
Promoted to director of membership
Des Moines

Pamela Delagardelle
UnityPoint Health – Waterloo
Appointed by Mount Mercy University to its board of trustees. 
Cedar Rapids

Jackie Ward
Dwolla
Hired …
By BPC Staff | Jan 2, 2019
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Iowa Finance Authority misspent $550,000, new audit shows

Des Moines Register: An Iowa agency beleaguered with allegations of sexual harassment and financial improprieties misspent at least $549,399, a state audit released today shows. Gov. Kim Reynolds fired the Iowa Finance Authority’s director, Dave Jamison, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2018
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End-of-year cleaning tips from Goodwill

If you’re hoping to get some cleaning out done over the holiday weekend, keep in mind that Goodwill is open — and busy. The final week of the year is the busiest period for donations …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2018
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Wells Fargo reaches $575M agreement to settle state consumer protection claims

Wells Fargo Bank will pay $575 million to settle claims that it violated state consumer protection laws over several sales practices, including creating unauthorized accounts, according to a release from the office of Iowa Attorney …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2018
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Polk County communities taking next steps toward sales tax vote

The Des Moines City Council will take the next formal step toward a vote on the 1 percent local option sales and service tax when it meets Wednesday. Under state law, city governments can submit …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2018
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10 things to know about the 2018 farm bill

Successful Farming: Producers will gain farm program flexibility and modestly larger support from the federal safety net in the 2018 farm bill, which takes effect with 2019 crops. Congress delivered on the top priority of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2018
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Involta raises $5.2 million

Involta, the Cedar Rapids-based information technology and consulting company, has successfully raised $5.2 million, according to Clay & Milk. The $5.2 million is the first part of a larger round that will likely raise between $7.5 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2018
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Iowa Public Radio chosen for accelerator

Iowa Public Radio is one of 17 stations chosen to participate in the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Digital Culture Accelerator. The yearlong accelerator helps the stations reorganize their structures and explore digital tools. A pilot …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2018
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