Economic Development

FuseDSM, formerly the East & South Chamber of Commerce, has named Trish Flaherty-Barnes president and CEO. She replaces Sadie Trytten, who retired after eight years in the position. Flaherty-Barnes was the organization’s membership director and also …

Iowa’s slow growth in jobs has not been matched by increases in workers’ paychecks, according to a new report from the Iowa Policy Project. 

In the “State of Working Iowa Wages: Iowa Needs a Raise” report released …

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board has awarded $140,000 in incentives to a California manufacturer of biodegradable products that plans to relocate to Ankeny. Chamness Biodegradables LLC will create 36 jobs, with 21 qualifying for …

Facebook and Twitter are buzzing this morning with the news that the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce has won the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s Chamber of the Year Award in Division 1. …

A new Bankrate study ranks Iowa as the 16th-best state for retirement. The state ranked especially well on cost of living, at No. 11, but it’s lowest ranking came on tax climate, at 40th. State lawmakers recently …

Registration is now open to attend Future Ready Iowa Regional Summits throughout the state and collaborate with local stakeholders on workforce solutions. The daylong summits are scheduled for late September and early October in nine Iowa communities: …