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BEST survey shows companies continuing expansion plans despite uncertainty with workforce, supply chain

Despite workforce challenges, many companies are moving forward with plans to expand or renovate their facilities, according to a survey of companies in 66 Iowa counties.

Results of the 2021 Business Expansion and Strategic Trends (BEST) …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Crocs: Ugly or cute? How this polarizing brand became a fashion statement

The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted Crocs in a video series looking at how successful companies generate revenue. Now – as the headline suggests – Crocs are certainly polarizing (but the kind of polarizing that’s fun, in …

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Central Iowa Heart Walk to be held April 30

The American Heart Association’s Central Iowa Heart Walk returns to Des Moines on Saturday, April 30, at 9 a.m., after being canceled the past two years due to the pandemic. Participants are invited to the …

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Wells Fargo launches Small Business Resource Navigator portal

Wells Fargo on Tuesday announced the launch of an online portal designed to help small business owners connect to potential financing options and technical assistance through Community Development Financial Institutions across the country. The Small Business …

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Principal to examine global financial inclusion trends with new index

Principal Financial Group today announced it will launch the Global Financial Inclusion Index in collaboration with the London-based Centre for Economics and Business Research, a global consultancy group.

The inaugural index and its analysis will …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Local partnership group buys 2 downtown office buildings

Two downtown Des Moines buildings – one at 301 Grand Ave. (photo on left) and one at 516 Third St. – have been sold for a total of $9 million. Photos courtesy Polk County assessor

A local partnership group that …

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Lozano joins JLL’s Des Moines office

Jason Lozano has been hired as a senior vice president for JLL’s Des Moines office, the group announced. Lozano, who most recently was a senior broker associate with NAI Iowa Realty Commercial, has more than 24 …

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Two new Casey’s stores opening in Des Moines

Casey’s Inc., an Ankeny-based convenience store chain, is opening two new stores in Des Moines this month: A non-fuel store will open at 3121 Forest Ave. on Friday and a store at 3401 Ingersoll Ave. …

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Indianola council considering construction of new public facilities

The Indianola City Council is considering constructing a new building for its fire and police departments and one for City Hall and the library, the city announced in a news release.

The cost of the …

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PROJECT UPDATE: The Vibe @ 8035

 

Thirty-six units at a new multifamily development in Clive have been updated and are expected to be inspected this week. If no problems exist, certificates of occupancy will be issued, allowing tenants to begin …