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Momentum grows for overturning ‘Cadillac tax’

There is growing momentum in Congress for delaying the Affordable Care Act’s “Cadillac tax” and more evidence that the 40 percent tax on high-cost health insurance plans will hit a sizable number of businesses, the Washington …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2015
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YMCA pool is dead in the EB-5 financing waters

Congressional negotiators are near agreement on a reform package for an immigrant investor program that could clear a funding issue for a $105 million convention center hotel in Des Moines, but even if the the…
By KENT DARR | Dec 11, 2015
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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of Dec. 13

Organization Event Arrival Date Departure Date Attendance Meeting Venue City Hy-Vee Big Four Basketball Classic Hy-Vee Big Four Basketball Classic 12/19/2015 12/19/2015 14500 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Iowa Fire Athletics Dunk the Halls 12/26/2015…
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2015
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Iowa Rivers Revival seeks River Town of the Year nominations

The nonprofit environmental group Iowa Rivers Revival is seeking nominations for 2016 River Town of the Year, which acknowledges “outstanding efforts to reclaim riverfronts as anchors for economic development, recreation and good ecological practices.” Criteria …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Newspaper chain Lee reports fourth-quarter gains in digital revenue, cash flow and earnings per share

Davenport-based publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. reported gains in digital revenues in the quarter ended Sept. 27 to offset a 4.4 percent decline in overall revenues. The company pointed out in a release that the drop …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Manufacturers’ index reflects weak export expectations

The latest National Association of Manufacturers quarterly survey released today found that 59.6 percent of respondents were positive about their own company’s outlook, down sharply from 91.2 percent one year ago. Export expectations help to explain much of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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IDALS offers record number of beekeeping classes

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports that various organizations are offering a record 27 beekeeping schools. Early enrollment is encouraged to ensure that minimum enrollment numbers are met. Fees vary. There are …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Event Dec. 15: CIRAS offers session on marketing through Google

Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service will offer a free webinar on Internet marketing strategies at 1 p.m. Dec. 15. The session will cover the basics of search engine optimization and special …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Middle class is larger but holds less than 50 percent of the wealth

More American households make up the middle class than 40 years ago, yet they comprise a smaller share of overall wealth, according to an analysis of government data by Pew Research Center, MarketWatch reported.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 10, 2015
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MPO: Policies promote too much parking, environmental damage

In a new report, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization makes the case that cities should change their policies to require fewer parking spaces and apartment complexes should charge for parking separate from rent.…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 10, 2015