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Katz: Benefit by asking better questions

Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution got his first look around Des Moines in May when he spoke at a breakfast event hosted by Capital Crossroads. The day after his departure, Katz said, he had …

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U.S. trade deficit up 2.9% as sales abroad weaken

The U.S. trade deficit widened in May as exports declined by the most in three months, an indication that businesses were making fewer sales to overseas customers, Bloomberg reported.

 

The gap grew 2.9 percent to …

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Des Moines Performing Arts adds new series to 2015-16 season

A series spotlighting a diverse mix of musicians is the latest addition to the Des Moines Performing Arts’ programming schedule. For the 2015-16 season, the organization has added the Spotlight Series, which will highlight interesting …

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Iowa architects organization recognized for disaster response training

The Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Iowa) has received a 2015 ASAE Power of A silver award for a program that trains architects and engineers who will act as a first …

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State plans new energy plan

The state is looking for a company to help assemble a new state energy plan. Proposals are due Aug. 7. The plan will assess current and future energy supply and demand, examine energy policies and …

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Teens Against Human Trafficking to hold July 23 fundraiser

Teens Against Human Trafficking will mix after-hours music with education during an inaugural fundraising event on July 23 at West End Salvage. Andrew Allen, the new CEO of Youth & Shelter Services, will emcee the …

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Pearlstein: Des Moines becoming a city to emulate

Alex Pearlstein, vice president with Market Street Services, a national economic, community and workforce development consulting firm based in Atlanta, had a rare opportunity several years ago.

 

When the company — which has worked …

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Afternoon Business Headlines: 7-6-15

 

Oil prices fall below $54 a barrel

CNN Money: Oil prices tumbled more than 5 percent Monday, to less than $54 a barrel, the steepest drop since early April. American drivers could see lower prices …

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IWD names unemployment appeals manager, communications chief

 

Emily Chafa

Iowa Workforce Development announced today that Emily Chafa has been promoted to Unemployment Insurance Appeals Division manager with the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Bureau.

 

In that position, Chafa will oversee 15 administrative …

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TechBrew comes to Valley Junction July 9

The Technology Association of Iowa brings its TechBrew networking series to Valley Junction beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. This will be an informal gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders, with live jazz …