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Economic Development

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Polk economy is a top performer

With economic activity of nearly $1.1 billion and an increase of local gross domestic product of 4.7 percent over four years, Polk County has the top performing economy in the state and the 168th in …

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Des Moines will cut property tax levy if local option sales tax is approved

The city of Des Moines will devote 50 percent of an estimated $38 million in revenues that would be generated by an additional 1 cent sales tax to property tax relief, provided in the form …

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United Way outlines ‘aggressive’ legislative agenda

Would any workers in their right minds ever turn down a pay raise? They might — and some Greater Des Moines employees anecdotally have — if they realize it will push their pay above the …

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Reynolds, SBA’s McMahon see rosy ‘18

Gov. Kim Reynolds (at left in photo) and U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon (right) tag-teamed an interview with the Business Record this morning in which they were bullish on 2018 prospects for business, especially small business. 

McMahon, who also met…
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Greater Des Moines attracted 13.7M visitors in 2016

The Greater Des Moines region welcomed 13.7 million visitors in 2016 — a new record, reports Consultant Longwoods International, commissioned by Catch Des Moines.

That marks a gain of 5 percent, or about 600,000 visitors, above …

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Tauscheck promoted to Partnership strategy position

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has promoted Tiffany Tauscheck to the newly created position of chief strategy officer. Tauscheck, who has served as the organization’s chief communications officer since 2015, will lead strategic planning and counsel the …

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IBC members pledge internships, etc., for 30,000

Members of the Iowa Business Council have pledged to provide 30,000 individuals with internships, externships and apprenticeships by 2025.

Chairman Benjamin McLean, CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, said the pledge is part of the …

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Survey: 89% of us would recommend Greater D.M. to a friend

The vast majority of Greater Des Moines residents feel a strong affinity to the region, believe it is a good community for raising a family and believe their colleagues act with integrity, according to results …

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Panel: DACA ‘Dreamers’ important to Greater Des Moines

An upcoming deadline for Congress to address a key immigration reform issue has had a chilling effect on Greater Des Moines’ estimated 2,500 young “Dreamers” — and the business community stands to lose a vital …

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Des Moines local sales tax would likely pay for public safety, neighborhoods, street repairs and tax relief

The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to call for a March 6 ballot measure on a 1 percent local option sales tax that would net the city $37 million a year.

Because West Des …