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SBA backs $9.2M in central Iowa loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration guaranteed 15 private loans for a combined $9.2 million in Central Iowa in March.

The companies plan to create a combined 75 jobs and retain 221. 

Among the largest loans …

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Facebook set to present plans for another Altoona data center

Facebook Inc., operating as Project Sequelant, will present a site plan Tuesday to the Altoona Planning & Zoning Commission for a $250 million, 1 million-square-foot data center at its campus.

As part of the data …

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VIDEO: Newsroom 515: Tourism DSM – The next steps

Tourism has picked up in Greater Des Moines, with NCAA spectator sports, national amateur sports events, professional golf tournaments and the lure of arts, festivals and microbrews. No one is confusing us with Orlando, but …

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On Franklin Junior High project, councilman has a voice but not a vote

Bill Gray is a man with a platform, but on one subject at least he is trying to “keep my opinions on a leash.”

The subject is an ambitious plan to redevelop the old Franklin …

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Kosovo launches U.S. business outreach in Iowa

Kosovo plans to offer free land with no property taxes to qualifying U.S. businesses interested in opening shop in the European nation and launched the pitch this week in Iowa.

Kosovo is particularly interested in …

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Rural leaders to focus on development next week

Leaders from more than 75 Iowa rural communities will gather in Grinnell next week seeking solutions to rural challenges. The third Iowa Rural Development Summit will be held in Grinnell April 10-12, bringing together elected officials, business …

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Chinese delegation returns Wednesday

The nation’s agricultural and manufacturing interests — two of Iowa’s strongest industries — will be watching for clues when a Chinese delegation returns to the United States for trade negotiations on Wednesday. Here’s a look …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Coworking heaven? Belize

There have been times when our writers have asked for permission to find a quiet corner at home or perhaps at Java Joes to write stories. But I doubt Publisher and Executive Editor Chris Conetzkey …

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IBC survey: Optimism rises, talent a challenge

The Iowa Business Council’s overall index in the first quarter rose to 65.5 from 64.8 at the end of last year. 

Anything above 50 is considered positive. Read the full results here. 

The council represents the …

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Cedar Valley Alliance rebrands as Grow Cedar Valley

Corridor Business Journal: The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber unveiled its new brand, Grow Cedar Valley, as part of its annual meeting in Cedar Falls on Tuesday. The new name comes with a new purpose …