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Two Iowa companies win U.S. Chamber small business awards

Two Central Iowa companies have been named winners in U.S. Chamber of Commerce annual Dream Big Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards, recognizing 100 companies for their success and their contributions to America’s economic growth and …

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State’s unemployment rate remains under 4 percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent in May, according to Iowa Workforce Development’s latest report. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 …

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Jordan Creek mall owner defaults on loan for suburban Detroit mall

General Growth Properties Inc., owner and operator of Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, has defaulted on a loan payment that was due this month for a suburban Detroit mall, Bloomberg reported. A $144 million …

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Survey: Iowans view trucking industry positively

More than 8 in 10 Iowans view the Iowa trucking industry in a positive light after learning the impact that trucking companies have on job creation, according to a new survey commissioned by the Iowa…
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the June 17 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the June 17 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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Urbandale health center shares grant for oral health

Primary Health Care in Urbandale is among five Iowa centers that will share $1.9 million in grants from the U.S. Health and Human Services department to improve oral health. The nonprofit community health center will …

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Jim Swanson honored by Waukee APEX program

Jim Swanson, partner and creative director of Performance Marketing, was honored with the APEX Catalyst Award from the Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience Program. The program brings high school students and local businesses together to collaborate…
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Iowa filmmakers’ work sought for new television program

Iowa Public Television and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs are seeking short, independent films by Iowans for a new television program called “The Film Lounge.” Submissions are due Aug. 12 and may be two to 30 …

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MidAmerican Energy to take art to new heights at Arts Festival

MidAmerican Energy Co. will host a colorful new event — BOOM! Art — at the Des Moines Arts Festival in Western Gateway Park June 24-26. BOOM! Art, which will be at the corner of 15th …

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First retailer opens in Kettlestone development

  A new Kum & Go convenience store opened today at Grand Prairie Parkway and Interstate 80, the southern edge of Waukee’s 1,700-acre Kettlestone development area. The store is the new development’s first retailer.  …