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Des Moines ranks among most sustainable cities by Site Selection magazine

Des Moines has been named one of the top sustainable metro areas in the country by Site Selection magazine. According to Site Selection’s July 2021 issue, Des Moines was ranked the No. 1 Most Sustainable Metro …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2021
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SBA hosts National SBIR Week to connect entrepreneurs with research funding

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host virtual events for the 2021 National SBIR Week on July 19-23. The events will connect entrepreneurs working in advanced technology to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2021
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Dress for Success Des Moines to move to Urbandale location

Dress for Success Des Moines, a local nonprofit that serves women entering the workforce, announced the organization will be moving later this summer from its present location at 6000 Grand Ave. in Des Moines to 7025 Hickman …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2021
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IBC Q2 survey shows optimism highest since 2018, calls for increased focus on immigration reform

Despite increased positive sentiment about the economic outlook for the next six months, attracting and developing a talented and diverse workforce continues to be a top concern among Iowa business leaders, and more focus is …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 8, 2021
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United Way of Central Iowa’s Buck looks back at successes, continued challenges as she prepares for retirement

As Elisabeth Buck prepares for her last day leading the United Way of Central Iowa, she is quick to credit others for accomplishments that have been achieved during her time as its president.

“None of it have …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 8, 2021
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June SBA loans for Central Iowa businesses total $2.3M

Five Central Iowa businesses received loans in June that were backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Those loans totaled $2,303,200.

The five loans are expected to create 15 new jobs and retain eight existing …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 8, 2021
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IEDA awards $20.5 million for 12 historic preservation projects statewide

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded more than $20 million to renovate 12 historic buildings statewide, including four projects in Des Moines. The awards, announced Wednesday, were made through the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2021
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Des Moines Water Works opens community survey for five-year plan development

Des Moines Water Works opened a community survey and has scheduled a public workshop July 13 as the organization undergoes its strategic planning effort for the next five years. Customer input may be submitted through …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2021
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Winners of Give Back Iowa Challenge announced

Volunteer Iowa has announced the winners of the seventh annual Give Back Iowa Challenge, a campaign in which businesses encourage their employees to volunteer and log their hours as part of a statewide competition. This …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2021
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Iowa has given out only 2% of rent aid, will forgo more federal funds

Des Moines Register: Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham says she takes full responsibility for launching too early a program that was supposed to provide immediate emergency rental and utility assistance to Iowans affected by the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2021
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