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Survey: 54 percent of Des Moines professionals say they’d jump ship for higher pay

Greater Des Moines tops a list of 28 metro areas in the percentage of professionals who say they would leave their present position if offered a job with better pay, according to a new national …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jul 18, 2018
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Not just a vacation spot: More people calling Okoboji area home

Sioux City Journal: The Iowa Great Lakes region has long been a mecca for vacationers, with a $275 million annual tourism industry and a summer population that swells as high as 120,000 on weekends. Over the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018
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EPA granted nearly all requests for biofuels waivers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released data to U.S. Senate Chuck Grassley of Iowa showing that nearly all the requests from small refineries for an exemption from the requirement to use biofuels were granted, Ethanol Producer …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018
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Gartner to receive Ray Pillar of Character award

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will honor 12 individuals and groups with exceptional character July 20 at Prairie Meadows. Mike C. Gartner, vice chairman of the Iowa Cubs and president …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018
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DMACC names VP for enrollment services

Des Moines Area Community College has named Shelli Allen as vice president of enrollment services, a new position that oversees all aspects of enrollment and student services across the college. Allen will guide student development, financial assistance, …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018
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Aureon HR sold to largest private professional employer organization

West Des Moines-based business services company Aureon has signed an agreement to sell its human resources outsourcing business, Aureon HR, to Oasis Outsourcing, effective immediately. 

Based in West Palm Beach, Fla., Oasis Outsourcing is the largest …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jul 17, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.

Airport records
The Des Moines airport hit a record in June — the highest number of monthly passengers …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018
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July 27: Tango Gala

Host: Children & Families of Iowa
About: The annual Tango Gala will feature live music, dancing, live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres and more. This enjoyable evening out raises funds for Iowans looking for hope.…
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018
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Iowa GDP growth outpaces the nation

Iowa’s economy is doing better than average, writes the Cedar Rapids Gazette according to a report from the state’s fiscal agency that shows Iowa leading neighboring states and the nation in economic growth over the past 20 …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018
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University of Iowa reports drop in outside funding

The University of Iowa is reporting a dip in external funding for the budget year that just ended, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Total UI external funding — including dollars accrued via research grants and philanthropic …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2018