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The Business Record’s Economic Forecast luncheon on Jan. 25 brought together hundreds of business community leaders and executives for a panel discussion about predictions for the year’s economy. Featured were Iowa Economic Development Authority Director …
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has two events coming related to raising capital. The Capital for Your Business seminar is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Partnership. This event will examine bank …
Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, said 2018 looks to be a strong year buoyed by tax reform and metrowide efforts. “Our queue is strong, and the regional economic trends are all …
Greater Des Moines Partnership communications manager Kyle Oppenhuizen has been promoted to communications director. Oppenhuizen will help lead work on the timing and sequencing of news releases, and will guide key messaging with Chief Strategy Officer Tiffany …
Kirk Irwin, the Deloitte CFO of the Year, has spent a decade staying out of the spotlight but being a key contributor to Greater Des Moines. He’s the chief administrative officer for the Greater Des …
Steve Stotts Director, Alternative Market Solutions, Miles Capital
Why has the U.S. stock market been doing so well, and what is your expectation for 2018? The U.S. stock market returned over 20 percent in 2017, far …
Briefly, what do you believe the biggest threat is to Iowa’s economy in 2018?
Zachary Mannheimer principal community planner, McClure Engineering Co. 4 – improve slightly Whether or not the Legislature can solve the water …
What will the impact be of the economy on your particular industry?
Mona Bond environmental specialist, Capitol Communications Inc. 3 – stay about the same The construction industry is stable and I anticipate things will …
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent for December, compared with 3.5 percent a year ago. The U.S. rate remained at 4.1 percent. “Iowa businesses finished 2017 strong, bolstering payrolls by 7,100 jobs in …
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has released its community highlight reel for 2017. It’s fast-paced, and informative, but strap yourself in. The factoids come by faster than Jay Byers typing a tweet. You can see …
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