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April 24: Cyber Security With the FBI

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Even with nationwide breaches like the one involving Equifax that affected 143 million Americans, the threat can feel far removed. But when someone hacked into Central Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2018
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Iowa City-North Liberty passenger rail study chugs along

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A metropolitan planning group in Johnson County agreed this week to proceed with the third phase of feasibility studies of a passenger rail service connecting Iowa City and North Liberty. The last study …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2018
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Woody’s Smoke Shack ends a 10-year-run; new owner expected

Des Moines Register: The owner of Woody’s Smoke Shack in Des Moines has closed the popular barbecue restaurant and is hoping to sell it soon. Steve “Woody” Wasson has been operating Woody’s Smoke Shack at 2511 …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2018
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Leadership Institute nominations open

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking nominations for the Community Leadership Program Class of 2019. The program’s nine-month curriculum offers a view of the community from divergent vantage points, heightens awareness of current …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2018
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EMC enters strategic partnership with stealthy insurtech startup

EMC Insurance Group Inc. today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with DAIS Technology Inc., an insurtech startup that is launching a connected network designed to help insurance agents advance their digital capabilities. …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2018
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A new name and location for historic Des Moines architectural and engineering firm

Brooks Borg Skiles Architecture Engineering LLP has changed its name to BBS Architects | Engineers and moved to a building the firm designed for EMC Insurance Cos. at 219 Eighth St. BBS is in Suite …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2018
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WHO Radio owner misses $106 million interest payment

MarketWatch: IHeartCommunications Inc. said today that it is skipping a $106 million interest payment on bonds as it continues to work with creditors on a restructuring of its massive debt load. The company, which operates the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 1, 2018
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DowDuPont says company spinoffs will happen in 14 to 16 months

Wall Street Journal: DowDuPont Inc. today raised its forecast for cost savings from its push to divide itself into three companies and updated its timeline to complete the process. The chemical giant, formed from the August …
By BPC Staff | Feb 1, 2018
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Marsh & McLennan operating income up 8 percent in fourth quarter

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. today reported strong results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2017. Consolidated revenue in the fourth quarter of 2017 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 10 percent compared with the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 1, 2018
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Facebook’s Altoona center awards $137K in grants

Facebook’s Altoona Data Center has awarded $136,970 to local nonprofit organizations. This year’s 11 grants bring the total since 2015 to $442,300. Among the recipients are schools and libraries. Southeast Polk schools will receive $49,900, and Bondurant-Farrar schools will …
By BPC Staff | Feb 1, 2018