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Economic Development

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Catch Des Moines restructures as master plan looms

Catch Des Moines’ work on the Destination Master Plan has led to a realignment of staff positions and a restructuring.

“As we enter into the strategy development and recommendations phase of the Destination Master Plan …

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Market District redevelopment proposal unveiled

A master plan for the Market District, an industrial area located east of the Des Moines River, has been developed by HDR Inc. The plan proposes the creation of a destination riverfront park and a …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Workers leaving big cities for smaller ones, taking jobs with them

I was talking with Jackie Johansen, principal of Shattered Glass Development, about coworking space. She mentioned that it’s not just startups or one-person shops using the space but that there were corporate users as well. …

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Partnership, ABI, 77 others lobby for USMCA agreement

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry were among 79 organizations that this week signed a joint letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement.

“This …

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Sept. 17: Future Ready Iowa Employer Summit 2019

Host: Iowa Business Council, Iowa Association of Business and Industry and Iowa Workforce Development
About: Employer leadership is critical to the success of Future Ready Iowa and ensuring we meet our goal of 70% of …

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IBC calls for immigration changes

The Iowa Business Council today pushed for quick approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and asked elected officials to reform immigration laws to make it easier to fill job vacancies. 

IBC said immigration changes should “reflect …

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Social Club could become public market

Community leaders today announced they are exploring the feasibility of converting much of the financially troubled Des Moines Social Club into a public market. 


Malo, a popular restaurant, will remain. A new feature — Scenic …

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Survey: Midwest manufacturing slumps

Manufacturing in the Midwest slumped in August after 32 months of growth, Creighton University found in its monthly survey of supply managers in nine states.

The Mid-America Business Conditions Index for Iowa fell to 49.7 in August …

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Reynolds announces initial Employer Innovation Fund grants

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the first 13 recipients of the new Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant program designed to help employers carry out plans to help their employees achieve postsecondary training and education. 

The first …

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Investor optimism index posts largest quarterly drop in three years

U.S. investor optimism fell to its lowest point since the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the third-quarter Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor Optimism Index released today. The Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index is now 72, down …

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