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SBA small business size standard revisions expand eligibility for firms

The U.S. Small Business Administration issued four final rules to modify revenue-based small business size standards in 16 North American Industrial Classification System sectors, a change the agency said will increase small business eligibility for …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2022
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City Council vote pushes former Fairground Hardware building one step closer to demolition

A century-old building that once housed Fairground Hardware on East Walnut Street will not be considered for landmark status, the Des Moines City Council voted Monday, calling the building a public safety hazard.

The vote …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 5, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Demand for drive-thru properties jumps as companies shift to meet customer trends

The demand for drive-thru service boomed during the height of the pandemic as restaurants and coffee shops closed their dining rooms. That demand has continued to increase as customers have continued to enjoy the convenience, …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 4, 2022
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FemCity Des Moines to host networking event

FemCity Des Moines will host its Meet FemCity Des Moines networking event at Jasper Winery on April 21. The event is an opportunity for women in business and entrepreneurial-spirited women to hear from members, according …
By BPC Staff | Apr 4, 2022
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Library of free digital tools now available to small businesses

The Small Business Digital Alliance, a new public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forward Inc., has published a collection of free resources to help small businesses expand their customer base, manage …
By BPC Staff | Apr 4, 2022
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DART offering $1 fares to help customers feeling the squeeze from inflation, fuel costs

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is offering $1 cash fares to help people feeling the pinch of inflation and rising gas prices. The $1 fare is good for a one-way ride on DART …
By BPC Staff | Apr 4, 2022
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Despite continued supply chain concerns, Iowa’s economy grows behind strong manufacturing activity

Iowa’s economy grew sharply in March with strong improvements seen in every category measured in a survey of supply chain managers.

According to Creighton University’s MidAmerica Business Conditions Index, the index for Iowa jumped to …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 4, 2022
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ISU Extension offers free online programs for early literacy, language development

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Polk County is highlighting the importance of children’s early literacy and language development by offering two free online programs, both beginning in mid-April. The “Our Bookshelf” program helps parents …
By BPC Staff | Apr 4, 2022
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Workiva acquires ParsePort for $100M

Workiva Inc. announced Friday that it has acquired Denmark-based ParsePort to strengthen its position in XBRL financial disclosure in Europe. European organizations use Workiva’s cloud platform for both financial and nonfinancial disclosures such as European Single Electronic …
By BPC Staff | Apr 4, 2022
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Stoddard Cancer Center launches public phase of $18M fundraising campaign

John Stoddard Cancer Center, a service of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, has launched the public phase of“It Takes You,” a comprehensive fundraising campaign. The campaign will invest $18 million into the cancer center over the next …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 4, 2022