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Facebook announces pledge to train 1 million by 2020

Facebook is pledging to train 1 million workers and small-business owners across the U.S. in digital marketing and labor skills by 2020. 

The announcement comes just after Facebook publicized a new partnership with Des Moines …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 8, 2018
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Central Iowa Works releases retail analysis report

Central Iowa Works, an initiative of United Way of of Central Iowa, on Thursday released results of a study identifying the “pain points” that Greater Des Moines’ retail and service industry employers face in finding …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 8, 2018
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OpportUNITY offers 50 food and activity sites for kids in Greater Des Moines

As children begin their summer vacations, parents and caregivers have a place for them to go in Greater Des Moines to receive nutritious meals and continue to be active. All kids ages 18 and younger …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2018
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Get some dam information

A group of supporters led by the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has set a couple of meetings to provide information on plans for area water trails. An engineering study has wrapped up, setting …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2018
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Chivers to leave Register, Gannett

Des Moines Register President and Publisher David Chivers will leave the Des Moines Register and Gannett to pursue other interests, the Register reported. Chivers, who grew up in Greater Des Moines, has held the post since …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2018
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Mercy dedicates new 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Clive

Officials from Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines and Kindred Healthcare today dedicated Iowa’s first free-standing rehabilitation hospital. The 50-bed, 58,000-square-foot facility, located just south of Mercy Clinics Urgent Care West in Clive, is a joint venture …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2018
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FarrPro nears commercial entry

Inside the Varied Industries Building this week at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, visitors will find hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest in pork production – including FarrPro founder and CEO Amos Petersen. FarrPro is preparing …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 7, 2018
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July 9-Aug. 27: DreamBuilders Live!

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: The business plan. Writing one can be intimidating. You’re juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it’s easy to …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2018
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USDA announces $7.4 million in loans to improve Iowa’s rural energy infrastructure

The Cedar Rapids Gazette: Two Iowa electric cooperatives have made the list of 16 nationwide to receive millions in federal funds for rural electric infrastructure upgrades. On Thursday at Bertram’s Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) substation, …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2018
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Naig just misses 35 percent of vote, up to GOP leaders to pick ag secretary candidate

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The five-man race for the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Republican nomination, appears to be headed for resolution at the party’s state convention June 16. Appointed incumbent Mike Naig received the most votes in …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 7, 2018