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Business leaders look for lawmakers to address workforce priorities

As Iowa lawmakers convened this week, some of the state’s top business groups are closely watching after revealing their priorities in the weeks leading up to this year’s legislative session.

The Iowa Association of Business …

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2023 Book of Lists

Published annually in January, the Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. The book includes more than 70 lists covering a variety …

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Business Record 01-06-23

Cover Story: 2023 Hopes and Predictions

Focus:Trends

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Business Record 12-30-22

Cover Story: 2022 Year in Review

Focus: Year in Review

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A look back at Business Record covers in 2022

Our cover stories strive to help businesses do business better. It’s our hope these stories help you learn a new perspective or think about what’s to come in the future. Over the course of a …

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Business Record 12-23-22

Cover Story: How Jordan Creek is attracting shoppers

Focus: Retail

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Jordan Creek Town Center adding experience-oriented tenants to attract shoppers

Shopping malls nationwide are filling vacant spaces with tenants that provide guests with experiences like playing arcade games, laser tag or bouncing on trampolines.

At Jordan Creek Town Center, a regional shopping mall that opened …

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Guest Commentary: Family businesses contribute to the Iowa economy

Submitted by Dan Beenken, director of the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center

 

Tony Simmons, former president and CEO of McIlhenny Co., showed up in Des Moines and “kicked it up a notch” …

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Metronet hopes to make Iowa its ‘darling’ with foothold in Des Moines metro

Underground and aerial fiber-optic cable construction is sweeping through the Des Moines metro area as Metronet expands its reach.


Metronet has grown rapidly since its beginnings in 2005. It is aggressively constructing its latest network …

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Business Record 12-16-22

Cover Story: Housing outlook: Des Moines-area residential sector remains active

Focus: Building and Construction

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