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Event Feb. 11: Public hearing on unified workforce plan

Iowa Workforce Development, the lead agency in Iowa’s implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), will lead two public meetings on Feb. 11 to review and discuss the second draft of the Unified …
By BPC Staff | Feb 8, 2016
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Financial package proposed for historic rehab in downtown Des Moines

The Des Moines City Council will consider the preliminary terms of a development agreement with Bronson Partners LLC for the $4 million historic rehabilitation of a former tire shop and publishing operation at 1417 Walnut…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 8, 2016
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Central Iowa Shelter & Services names new CEO

Central Iowa Shelter and Services, the state’s largest homeless shelter, has hired Melissa O’Neil as its new CEO. O’Neil starts her new job today. O’Neil has a strong nonprofit background and most recently worked at …
By BPC Staff | Feb 8, 2016
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Hubbell lofts project could receive $1.3 million in incentives

A Hubbell Realty Co. project designed to provide market-rate apartments for young professionals and students could receive $785,000 in property tax relief over 10 years. The property tax abatement would be part of the city …
By BPC Staff | Feb 8, 2016
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New security cameras, officers for Court Avenue

City, downtown, business and local leaders announced a plan Friday to increase security on Court Avenue, KCCI reported. The plan has a three-tiered approach adding additional lighting, new security cameras and additional law enforcement presence. The plan …
By BPC Staff | Feb 8, 2016
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Social Club presented with Bravo award at weekend gala

The Des Moines Social Club won Bravo Greater Des Moines’ annual Encore award, which was presented by Business Publications Corp. Inc. Chairman Connie Wimer at Bravo’s annual gala Saturday. Since moving into the downtown firehouse …
By BPC Staff | Feb 8, 2016
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Event Feb. 19: Wine & Food Showcase

Des Moines Metro Opera’s Wine & Food Showcase will be held Feb. 19 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Central Iowa’s finest chefs and caterers will join with Iowa’s best vintners, brewers and distributors to …
By BPC Staff | Feb 8, 2016
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‘Visionary’ leader David Hurd remembered

After the death of a prominent community member over the weekend, Des Moines is left with the absence of a man known for his generosity and support of the city, The Des Moines Register reported.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 8, 2016
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‘Visionary’ leader David Hurd remembered

After the death of a prominent community member over the weekend, Des Moines is left with the absence of a man known for his generosity and support of the city, The Des Moines Register reported.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 8, 2016
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Guest Opinion: What I learned through unemployment

BY TERRI MORK SPEIRS | Director of marketing and communications, Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center

On my desk sits a blooming cactus, photos of my teenagers, and a mashup of papers, folders and projects in…
By BPC Staff | Feb 8, 2016