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New survey finds lack of child care creating workforce issue for small businesses

A new national survey from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices released Thursday showed a lack of affordable and accessible child care is a significant barrier to small-business growth. A majority of small-business owners surveyed …

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Business Record wins record number of awards from industry association

The Business Record received awards in eight categories at the Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP) 2024 Editorial Excellence Awards on June 21 in Baton Rouge, La. The annual competition, coordinated and judged by faculty …

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Statewide tourism and hospitality award recipients honored

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), a statewide association for Iowa’s tourism and hospitality sector, celebrated the achievements of the industry during the second annual iTIP Awards at its annual meeting on June 11 in Sioux …

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Peace Tree’s Des Moines taproom closed over weekend

Saturday was the last day of business for Peace Tree Brewing Co.’s Des Moines taproom, after a June 18 announcement that the brewery would wind down its brewing operations. The original announcement said Peace Tree’s …

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Rural mainstreet economy down for 10th consecutive month

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index increased from 40.6 in May to 48.0 in June, remaining below growth neutral for a 10th consecutive month.

The state’s farmland price index declined 50.9 from 52.2 in May, but the …

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New national events hosted in Des Moines as summer starts

Greater Des Moines has hosted several national events during June in addition to several annual events. The region has seen the Principal Charity Classic, the World Pork Expo, Ironman 70.3, and the NASCAR Cup Series …

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American PCS announces $50,000 cybersecurity grant fund for local nonprofits

American PCS, an IT support and cybersecurity services provider in the Council Bluffs and Omaha metro area, has announced $50,000 in grant funding to help local nonprofit organizations strengthen their cybersecurity measures. Nonprofits in Iowa …

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IEDA: SPAL USA temporarily pauses plans for Ankeny expansion, likely planning larger project

The U.S. subsidiary of Italian-based machinery component maker SPAL Automotive is temporarily pausing its $35 million expansion plan for a manufacturing, distribution and office facility in Ankeny.

But Iowa Economic Development Authority officials said today …

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Bondurant adds 2 new certified sites, opening over 200 acres for industrial growth

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Bondurant has added two certified sites to its economic development arsenal, city officials announced Thursday.

City officials were joined at City Hall by Debi Durham, executive director of the Iowa Economic Development …

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Trellis Café chef retiring

Chef Lisa LaValle has announced her retirement from Trellis Café at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, effective at the end of October. LaValle has been both chef and owner of Trellis Café for over …