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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: McKinsey report: U.S. manufacturing has opportunity for big growth

The researchers at global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. released a report this morning that provides some new insight about the U.S. manufacturing sector’s future. The report notes that while U.S. manufacturing output growth …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Nov 15, 2017
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AFSCME appeals lawsuit challenging collective Iowa bargaining law

Des Moines Register: Iowa’s largest union for public employees has filed an appeal in a case challenging the state’s new law sharply limiting collective bargaining rights. The suit, filed by the American Federation of State, County …
By BPC Staff | Nov 15, 2017
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Report card shows progress on Partnership’s 75/25 education goal

Greater Des Moines is making progress toward a regional goal to broaden the education level of its workforce, according to the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The Partnership released a report card on its Education Drives our Greater …
By BPC Staff | Nov 15, 2017
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Kemin says its products touch half of global population

Kemin Industries announced Tuesday it has reached a company vision set nearly two decades ago: to touch half of the world’s population with its products. The Des Moines-based company estimates that its products now touch …
By BPC Staff | Nov 15, 2017
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New registered apprenticeship seeks career climbers

One of Iowa’s newest apprenticeship programs will enable participants to experience what it’s like to work hundreds of feet off the ground. Murphy Tower Service LLC, a Carlisle-based company, has developed a registered apprenticeship program …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 15, 2017
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NOTEBOOK: Anti-harassment comments take stage at Women of Innovation

This year’s Women of Innovation Awards came as sexual harassment, particularly of women, was all over the news. That wasn’t lost on speakers at the Technology Association of Iowa’s event, held at Prairie Meadows on …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 15, 2017
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Iowa pharmacy company raises $2.5 million in investment

Cedar Rapids Gazette: An eastern Iowa pharmacy business has raised $2.5 million in investment funding to push forward its prescription delivery and management system. SmartScripts, based in Washington, Iowa, announced the investment, its first large round …
By BPC Staff | Nov 14, 2017
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United Way of Central Iowa receives 4-star charity rating

For the 13th consecutive year, United Way of Central Iowa has received the top rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, the largest independent charity evaluator in the nation. The rating demonstrates United Way’s …
By BPC Staff | Nov 14, 2017
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Wakonda COO named to PGA board

David Schneider, PGA general manager and chief operating officer at Wakonda Club, has been elected to the PGA board of directors as a district director. He will serve a three-year term, representing Iowa, Minnesota and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 14, 2017
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Heartland adds another Minnesota banking operation

Dubuque-based Heartland Financial USA Inc. plans to buy Signature Bancshares Inc. of Minnetonka, Minn., according to a release. The acquisition is Heartland’s 20th since 1994 and its 13th transaction in the past six years. Signature …
By BPC Staff | Nov 14, 2017