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Metro-area foreclosure rates down in February

Foreclosure rates in Des Moines-West Des Moines decreased to 0.96 percent of active mortgages in February, down from 1.46 percent in February 2014, according to real estate analytics firm CoreLogic Inc. The national foreclosure rate …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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West Des Moines IP incubator company secures $2.5 million in financing

Spotlight Innovation Inc., a West Des Moines-based intellectual property incubator, announced that it has closed on an unsecured convertible promissory note in the gross principal amount of $2.5 million, exclusive of certain fees. The company …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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State tax payment withdrawals delayed one day

Because of technical difficulties, taxpayers who scheduled their Iowa tax payment to be electronically withdrawn from their bank account on April 30 will now see that payment withdrawn from their account on May 1, the …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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dsm magazine unveiled

Dsm magazine’s May/June issue of the year was unveiled last night at Audi of Des Moines in Johnston.   To read the issue, visit dsm’s website atwww.dsmmagazine.com. Here are links to five of our favorite articles:…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 29, 2015
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Travelocity founder Jones to speak at Iowa SMART conference May 7

Innovation and entrepreneurship leader Terry Jones will give the luncheon keynote speaker at the 30th annual Iowa SMART Economic Development Conference May 7 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. Jones co-founded Travelocity.com …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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Green Plains Inc. posts loss for first quarter

Ethanol producer Green Plains Inc. announced a net loss for the first quarter of $3.3 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $43.2 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for the same …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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DOT plans work on U.S. 69 north of Ankeny

Two road construction projects on U.S. Highway 69 between Ankeny and Ames will require road closures and detours beginning Monday, May 4. The first project, from Ken Maril Road in Ames to Iowa Highway 210, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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Coalition formed and training date set for fair housing construction

Several construction trade associations have joined with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission to advocate for fair housing accessibility in Iowa. The Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Home Builders Association of Greater …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 29, 2015
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Local option sales tax introduced in Iowa House

Rep. Tom Sands, chairman of the Iowa House Ways and Means Committee, has introduced legislation that would allow Greater Des Moines communities to ask voters to approve a 1 percent local option sales tax.

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By KENT DARR | Apr 29, 2015
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Register now for Community Foundation’s annual luncheon

Seats remain at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines’ 2015 Celebration Luncheon and report to the community. The event will be held May 7 at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott. It will start at …
By BPC Staff | Apr 28, 2015