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Economic Development

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W.D.M. Chamber CEO to retire

Carole Chambers, president and CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, plans to retire May 1. Chambers, who became CEO in March 2017, has seen membership grow 30% during her tenure. Assets grew …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2019
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Iowa’s economic index falls

Creighton University’s survey-based index of economic conditions for nine Midwestern states showed Iowa’s score fell to 49.2 in November from October’s 53.5. 

Anything over 50 indicates growth. New orders came in at 46.8, production or …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 6, 2019
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DMACC to train instructors for Kosovo energy facility

Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson (left) on Thursday signed an agreement with Kosovo’s minister of economic development, Valdrin Lluka (right), that paves the way for DMACC training classes in welding and other …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2019
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Partnership eyes legislation on water quality, airport

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is calling on the Iowa Legislature to take action on water quality, landmark recreational projects such as the Central Iowa Water Trails, an angel investor tax credit, workforce development and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 5, 2019
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Global economic report: Expansion ‘can again weather this storm’

The Wells Fargo Investment Institute today released its “2020 Outlook: A Call for Resilience” report, which provides an in-depth analysis of economic and market forecasts, including commentary about the global economy, equities, fixed income, real assets, alternative …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 4, 2019
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Reynolds: Japan pact key to Iowa trade

Gov. Kim Reynolds praised Japan’s approval of a new trade agreement negotiated by the Trump administration and Japanese leaders. “Japan is not only a substantial economic power, but a key export market for Iowa beef, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 4, 2019
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Leading Indicators Index points to weakening employment growth

The newest leading indicators report from the Iowa Department of Revenue suggests that the state’s employment growth will weaken over the next three to six months. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index remained unchanged in October at 107.0, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 2, 2019
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Is there really an ‘Illinois exodus’? Here’s where Illinois and Iowa residents are moving.

Quad-City Times: In the Quad Cities, popular belief says that Illinoisians are crossing the border en masse and resettling in the Hawkeye State. But new data from the U.S. Census Bureau points to a surprising truth: …
By BPC Staff | Dec 2, 2019
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ISU eyes national cybersecurity center

Iowa State University has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy to lead a new cybersecurity center in what could be an $86.7 million national effort with other unnamed universities and other partners. The Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2019
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IEDA office to close Dec. 6 for move

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will close its East Grand Avenue offices Dec. 6 to move to 1963 Bell Ave. IEDA will join the Iowa Finance Authority in Suite 200 at the Bell Avenue building. …
By BPC Staff | Nov 22, 2019