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SBA backs 35 loans for $15.7 million in Iowa during March

The U.S. Small Business Administration in March backed loans for eight Central Iowa businesses, for a collective total of more than $3.18 million in value. The companies receiving loans reported creating 22 jobs and retaining …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Apr 5, 2021
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Drive-in movies may soon be offered at Valley West Mall

Longing to see a movie but uncomfortable going indoors? You may soon be able to park your vehicle in a lot at West Des Moines’ Valley West Mall and watch a flick outdoors.

John Putbrese, …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Apr 5, 2021
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Meredith receives Gender Fair certification for promoting gender equality

Gender Fair, a consumer rating system that measures gender equality policies and programs at companies and organizations across the country, announced Thursday that Meredith Corp. has received its gender fair certification. Founded in 2014, Gender Fair uses …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021
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Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council marks 10th anniversary

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council marked the 10th anniversary of the STEM council this week, unveiling a new logo and slogan with a video featuring Gov. Kim Reynolds and other members of the council. The slogan …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021
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EMC appoints Ann Collins as chief financial officer

EMC Insurance Cos. has hired Ann Collins as senior vice president and chief financial officer, the company announced Thursday. Collins brings more than 28 years of experience in the financial field. Previously, she served as …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021
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Kessinger to step down as Capital Crossroads director, rejoin Weitz Co.

Capital Crossroads is searching for a new director after Emily Kessinger announced she is leaving the organization to join Weitz Co. as business development manager.

Kessinger has served as director of Capital Crossroads since January 2020. Her …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 2, 2021
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Iowa mobile home tenants unlikely to get more legal protections, lawmakers say

Des Moines Register: Efforts to give mobile home park residents more notice of rent increases and several other protections have hit a roadblock in the form of the industry lobby once again this year, Iowa lawmakers …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021
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Google News Initiative names Indianola Independent Advocate to publishers’ pilot lab

The Indianola Independent Advocate is one of 10 online publications joining the inaugural Google News Initiative (GNI) Startups Lab, a six-month program that provides coaching and capital to help news businesses work toward sustainability, Indianola …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021
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Anawim Housing receives $50,000 donation

Anawim Housing has received a $50,000 donation from the Nelson Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Nelson family, who privately own and operate Kemin Industries. The money will be used to support Anawim Housing tenants …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021
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Sammons closes on acquisition of Beacon Capital Management

Sammons Financial Group has acquired Beacon Capital Management as the West Des Moines-based company expands its reach into the registered investment advisory services channel, the company announced this week. According to a news release, the …
By BPC Staff | Apr 2, 2021