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State upgrades filing system for new businesses

New business filings will now take less than a day to process, down from a two-week wait, because of new filing software launched today by the Iowa secretary of state’s office. 

Fast Track Filings, a …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 18, 2018
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NOTEBOOK: Webgeeks 10 years strong

Over a couple of beers at Twisted Vine Brewery, Justin Stevens was showing off an unblinking, blue LED light on Thursday night. 

“I failed pretty miserably. … And actually, I don’t feel bad at all,” …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 15, 2018
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On The Move: Week of June 11

Rebecca Coady

ABI Foundation

Hired as development director

rcoady@iowaabi.org


Jeana Schultz

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Hired as director of programs, events and engagement

jeana@wdmchamber.com


Jason Johansen

Group Benefits Ltd.

Hired as account executive…
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Jun 15, 2018
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: How ‘Got Milk?’ became a cultural icon

The iconic “Got Milk?” ad campaign turns 25 this year. Here’s an interesting story from Fast Company that takes a look behind the scenes about how an ad agency struck gold with the catchphrase. “There …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 14, 2018
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Local entrepreneurs show off craft whiskey with subscription box

Prohibition kept a lot of secrets hidden under the cornfields.

That’s according to Dannie Strable, cofounder of Rack House Whiskey Club. He and his colleagues spent time digging up those secrets as they learned more …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 14, 2018
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Building Up

At the start of 2017, chemical engineer Meredith Smith was frustrated by the statistics of workers in her industry. 
Women held 24 percent of all science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs in 2017, and …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 13, 2018
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Preparing the next generation of engineers

Although Vermeer Corp. recruits from engineering schools across the country, it recently began working with a liberal arts college that’s right in its backyard — Central College — as a potential source of new engineers. …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 13, 2018
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Business Record 6-15-18

Preparing the next generation of engineers
Central College works with Iowa manufacturers to offer a liberal arts approach

Focus: Manufacturing & Logistics

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By BPC Staff | Jun 13, 2018
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$25M sports complex featuring ice hockey and soccer planned for West Des Moines

A $25 million sports complex is being planned for 60 acres of West Des Moines farmland located along Grand Avenue, just west of Interstate 35 and the Des Moines Area Community College West Campus.

 The …
By KENT DARR | Jun 12, 2018
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Des Moines housing study takes a regional twist

A housing study that will first focus on downtown Des Moines has gained support among a handful of suburbs, and most likely moral support throughout the region.

 The research is being spearheaded by Capital Crossroads …
By KENT DARR | Jun 12, 2018