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Ames had lowest unemployment rate in U.S.

If you are looking for help in Ames, you truly may have some trouble. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this week that Ames’ unemployment rate was the lowest among U.S. metros in November …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2018
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Aureon Consulting names new president

West Des Moines-based business support company Aureon announced that Jane Whalen, president of Aureon Consulting, has retired effective Dec. 31. The company has promoted Mike Rice, formerly vice president of Aureon Consulting, to president. Whalen joined …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2018
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Airport’s new restaurants, shops busy, could help bottom line

Des Moines airport officials report brisker business at the terminal’s bars, restaurants and gift shops since a major makeover in the past year.

We took a tour with airport Executive Director and General Manager Kevin…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 5, 2018
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Lessons from last year

The Business Record asked you, our readers, to share what lessons you learned in the last 12 months that others in the business community could benefit from knowing. 

And you provided a wealth of knowledge, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 4, 2018
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Weld to take National Science Foundation post for a year

Jeff Weld, executive director of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, has accepted a one-year role with the National Science Foundation and the University of Northern Iowa. Weld will be senior policy adviser and assistant …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2018
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Value of Waukee building permits topped $200 million for second year in a row

The city of Waukee issued 1,005 building permits last year with a projected valuation of $203.4 million, according to a release. The breakdown in permits is 237 for single-family housing, 129 for townhomes, 21 for …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2018
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Investors urge Casey’s to sell Iowa-based convenience store chain

A group of Casey’s General Stores Inc. investors are urging the sale of the Ankeny-based convenience store chain, The Des Moines Register reported. In a letter sent to Casey’s on Wednesday, JCP Investment Management LLC (which …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2018
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Principal buys entire stake in India asset management venture

Punjab National Bank announced that it will sell its minority stake in its joint venture with Principal Financial Group, Business Standard reported. With the acquisition, Principal will have complete ownership of Principal-PNB Asset Management Co. Financial …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2018
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Grinnell Regional Medical Center affiliates with UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines and Grinnell Regional Medical Center, in partnership with University of Iowa Health Care, announced Wednesday they have finalized an affiliation agreement between the organizations. The affiliation was effective Jan. 1. Under the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2018
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Partnership annual dinner selling fast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has sold out center-stage seating for its annual dinner featuring an appearance by “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran. About 180 tickets remain in general seating. Registration will close on Jan. 15. …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2018