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SBA backs 15 loans for Central Iowa businesses in December

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 15 private loans worth a combined $7.4 million in December for projects that created a combined 125 jobs and retained 167.


Among the largest loans were: $3.25 million for…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 6, 2016
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GUEST OPINION: Bioscience Innovation in Iowa needs public support

Many key innovations in this state are coming out of our critical bioscience industry.


Joe Hrdlicka

Consider the contributions of our biofuels industry throughout the state.  We are leaders in this space.  Iowa also leads …
By Submitted Joe Hrdlicka | Executive director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association | Jan 6, 2016
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Event Jan. 20: StartUp Stories to feature Meg Fisher

Meg Fisher, founder of Lincoln&Lexi boutique for children’s clothing and maternity wear, will take questions at the Jan. 20 StartUp Stories. The event is free – $15 if you want lunch – and begins with …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2016
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Mercy – West Lakes recognized for bariatric surgery quality measures

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has recognized Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction Center+ designation in the area …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2016
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Event Jan. 15: Conference for non-profit professionals

Des Moines “NON-CON”, a  conference for nonprofit professionals, will feature a speaker from the Washington, D.C.-based Bolder Advocacy and workshops that cover coalition building, communicating for change and avenues for influencing public policy. The event …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2016
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DART’s Presutti gets 3 percent raise

The board of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority on Tuesday voted to give General Manager Elizabeth Presutti a 3 percent raise, retroactive to July 1. That changes her $137,254 base to $141,362. There …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2016
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Principal’s foundation awards $50,000 grant for library computers

The Principal Financial Group Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Des Moines Public Library Foundation for the Technology Fund Campaign. The grant will help with the purchase of new computers for the nearly …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2016
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Be wary of these top investment scams

If an investment deal sounds too good to be true, it usually is, cautions the Iowa Insurance Division, which has released its annual list of top investor threats.


The message for investors: Be careful out…
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2016
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Iowa Business Council to focus on workforce development, attraction, retention

The Iowa Business Council this year plans to focus on promoting workforce development, attraction and retention.


Click here to view the Iowa Competitiveness Index >>>

The council – which represents the top executives of the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2016
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Drake student strikes deal to live, perform at retirement community

As students across the nation prepare to return to college campuses following a winter break spent with friends and family, one student in Iowa is getting ready to move in with some uncommon housemates.


Haley…
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2016