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Kansas City businessman Lark appointed as new SBA regional administrator

Vercie Lark, a small business venture capital and angel investor in Kansas City, Mo., has been appointed by President Joe Biden as the new regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region 7, which serves Iowa, …
By BPC Staff | Jan 31, 2022
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Principal in $25B reinsurance deal with Talcott, increases share repurchases by $1.6B

Principal Financial Group today announced it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of global investment firm Sixth Street and its insurance platform, Talcott Resolution, to reinsure Principal’s in-force U.S. retail fixed annuity and universal life …
By BPC Staff | Jan 31, 2022
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Some takeaways from the Economic Forecast

Our five panelists at last Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Sheraton West Des Moines had a lively discussion about a number of topics that are at the top of everyone’s minds as we head into …
By BPC Staff | Jan 31, 2022
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On Demand: 2022 Economic Forecast

 

Our five panelists at Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Sheraton West Des Moines had a lively discussion about a number of topics that are at the top of everyone’s minds as we head into …
By BPC Staff | Jan 31, 2022
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ICON Water Trails receives $15M from Water Infrastructure Fund for Raccoon River improvements

Iowa Confluence Water Trails has been awarded $15 million through the state’s Water Infrastructure Fund for improvements on the Raccoon River along Fleur Drive. According to the announcement, the funding was part of a larger …
By BPC Staff | Jan 28, 2022
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Energy Department’s REMADE Institute seeks input from manufacturers

The REMADE Institute, a 141-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy with an initial investment of $140 million, recently issued a Request for Information aimed at accelerating the transition to a Circular Economy. …
By BPC Staff | Jan 28, 2022
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This week at the Legislature: House GOP introduces its own tax plan; subcommittee passes asset test for SNAP applicants

Iowa House Republicans this week released their own tax reform plan, the third tax plan introduced during the first weeks of the 2022 legislative session.

On Thursday, House Republicans introduced House Study Bill 626, which follows …
By BPC Staff | Jan 28, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending January 23

Giovanni DeLisi

Vital Financial Services

Hired as manager of GGL operations

giovanni.delisi@mylsb.com

 

Nolan Benzing

Hubbell Community Management

Promoted to association development manager

nolan.benzing@hubbellrealty.com

 

David Whalen

Indigo Living

Promoted to property manager

david.whalen@goindigoliving.com

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By BPC Staff | Jan 28, 2022
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Alden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher Lee

Associated Press: The Alden Global Capital hedge fund is sending its own appeal to shareholders of newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises as part of its campaign to acquire the company. The New York-based hedge fund, which is …
By BPC Staff | Jan 28, 2022
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DMACC to launch new emergency responder program this fall

Des Moines Area Community College announced it has created a new career path that combines paramedic training with a concentration in fire science. The new program, the Emergency Response AAS degree, aims to prepare a more well-rounded …
By BPC Staff | Jan 28, 2022