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Des Moines Charity Hack applications open

dsmHack has opened nonprofit applications for this year’s Des Moines Charity Hack to be held March 22-24 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Last year, more than 80 developers, designers and innovators helped craft …
By BPC Staff | Feb 6, 2018
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SBA backs nearly $3M in Central Iowa loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration in January backed eight private loans for Central Iowa businesses for a total of just under $3 million. 

The $2.96 million in loans should help create 40 new jobs and …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 6, 2018
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Kroger to sell convenience store business to U.K. firm, not to Casey’s

Wall Street Journal: Kroger Co. is selling its convenience store business to privately held U.K.-based EG Group for $2.15 billion, the companies said today. EG Group, which operates gas stations and convenience stores across Europe, will …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2018
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Hobby Lobby to open West Des Moines store in early March

Des Moines Register: Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby will open its third Des Moines metro store in early March. The newest location will be in the Plaza at Jordan Creek, a retail development on Jordan …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2018
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Business Council survey finds strong talk of increased sales

The Iowa Business Council’s quarterly economic survey, released today, found three-quarters of its 26 members expect increased sales over the next six months. Half of the council members also are looking for an increase in both …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2018
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YMCA makes splash, hires former Ohio State swim coach

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines has hired former Ohio State University swim coach Bill Wadley to direct the Y’s Des Moines-area youth competitive swimming program. Wadley, who has coached Big 10 and national champions …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2018
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McIntyre hired as director of operations for Healing Passages

Healing Passages Birth & Wellness Center in Des Moines announced it has hired Katie McIntyre as director of operations. McIntyre brings 15 years of experience in public relations, communications, human resources, management and compliance to the role. She …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2018
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Nonprofit would pay a buck a year for 99 years to redevelop Grubb Y land

A nonprofit group that has operated behind the scenes for more than a year as it pieces together a redevelopment plan for 7 acres of city-owned land near the Grubb YMCA will discuss elements of …
By KENT DARR | Feb 5, 2018
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Utilities Board approves Alliant rate increase

The Iowa Utilities Board on Friday approved a settlement calling for a rate hike of 7.8 percent for Alliant Energy, which will take in an added $130 million in revenue. The utility had asked for …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2018
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Botanical Garden, Pyramid, Wimer win Bravo Awards

Bravo Greater Des Moines honored the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Pyramid Theatre Company and Des Moines Business Record Chairman Connie Wimer during its annual gala Saturday. The Botanical Garden won the Encore Award for …
By BPC Staff | Feb 5, 2018
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