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Unemployment benefits end for millions of Americans

CNBC: Enhanced federal unemployment insurance put in place during the coronavirus pandemic ended this weekend, after nearly a year and a half. That means some 9 million people will lose all benefits and another 3 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2021
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Second in Partnership’s Supplier Diversity Small Business training series is Thursday

The second session of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Supplier Diversity Small Business Track series is scheduled for Thursday, and will focus on becoming a certified targeted small business. The session will be conducted virtually, and feature …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2021
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Vermeer to host community open house of new Plant 7 on Sept. 11

Vermeer Corp. is hosting a public open house of its newest manufacturing space in Pella on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nearly 500,000-square-foot Plant 7 was built following the company’s …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2021
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DMACC receives state approval for additional transfer majors, programs

The Iowa Department of Education has approved eight new transfer majors at Des Moines Area Community College, as well as a new certificate program in acting and an associate’s degree in surgical technology, the college announced. Transfer …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2021
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SBA backs 11 Central Iowa business loans for $5.7M in August

Eleven Central Iowa businesses received loans in August that were backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Those loans totaled $5,691,000.

The entities receiving those loans expect to create 57 new jobs and retain 19 …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 7, 2021
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Des Moines Performing Arts requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for staff, volunteers

Des Moines Register: Des Moines Performing Arts is requiring all of its staff and volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the upcoming performance season, according to an email obtained by the Des Moines Register. Meanwhile, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2021
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ChowBank acquired by MEANS Database

MEANS Database announced its acquisition of the Des Moines-based food rescue app ChowBank Sept. 1 at the World Food Prize Foundation’s Iowa Hunger Summit. MEANS, a nonprofit food rescue platform that started in Des Moines, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2021
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Hubbell Realty’s Extreme Build begins Sept. 10

Hubbell Realty Co.’s fifth Extreme Build event is from Sept. 10 to 17 at Easterseals Iowa Camp Sunnyside, 401 N.E. 66th Ave. Hubbell employees and community volunteers will be building a 13,000-square-foot child development center …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2021
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HNI to establish manufacturing plant in Mexico; pledges continued U.S. job growth

HNI Corp. announced it is opening a new office furniture manufacturing plant in Saltillo, Mexico. The facility will provide additional capacity to meet the Muscatine-based manufacturer’s increasing customer demand for office seating, HNI officials said in a …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2021
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West Des Moines Chamber names inaugural DEI Workplace Excellence Awards recipients

The West Des Moines Chamber’s inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards were held Wednesday at the Ron Pearson Center. Twelve awards were given out to organizations and individuals. The award recipients were selected …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2021