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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: How Serena Williams built an off-court investing powerhouse

As Serena Williams concludes her amazing tennis career, she’s already on the way to superstar status in another competitive realm — venture capital, as this Forbes magazine article details. The magazine takes a look back …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Travel up, COVID precautions down as holiday weekend approaches

Axios Des Moines: Most Americans are not taking extra steps to avoid COVID-19 before they go on vacation, according to an Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus Index taken a few weeks ago. The perception of personal risk has fallen to the …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Wells Fargo cutting 75 jobs in Des Moines, the ninth round of local layoffs since April

Des Moines Register: Wells Fargo & Co. will lay off another round of employees in the Des Moines metro, bringing the total number of local workers who have lost jobs this year to 366. The banking …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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State agency receives $2.9M grant to upgrade unemployment services

A $2.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor has been awarded to Iowa Workforce Development to make improvements to high-use services tied to unemployment insurance, the state agency announced. The money will pay …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Exile partners again with Brewing Funds the Cure

Exile Brewing Co. has partnered with Brewing Funds the Cure, and on Sept. 7 will release Rising Hope Hazy IPA to raise funds to fight pediatric cancer. Exile will donate 100% of its proceeds from …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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2022 Women to Watch in Hospitality honorees announced

The Iowa Restaurant Association has released its 2022 40 “Women to Watch” in Hospitality list. The honorees represent nearly every segment and function in the industry, including purveyors, entrepreneurs, chefs and business development professionals. More …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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Survey: Despite economy, half of U.S. small businesses say they’re financially stable

Sentiment from U.S. small and midsize businesses regarding the health of their business has remained steady despite increasing concerns about the economy, according to a recent survey by Principal Financial Group.

Even as recessionary pressures …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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USDA Secretary Vilsack says small meat processor grants will add resilience

Des Moines Register: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it’s sending nearly $22 million to about 110 local and regional lockers and meatpacking facilities in 37 states to enable them to process more livestock and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2022
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Primary Health Care receives $50K clinical training grant from Aetna

Primary Health Care Inc., a Des Moines-based nonprofit community health center that operates nine locations in Central Iowa, announced it has received a $50,000 donation from Aetna Medicaid Administrators LLC. The donation will help support …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2022
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$19M in tax credits awarded for restoration of historic buildings

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $19 million in Historic Preservation Tax Credits to restore 14 historic buildings. The program is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, which announced the awards today. The agency …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2022