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Iowa outperforms region on Rural Mainstreet Index

  Good news from Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index. Iowa’s index rose to 67.1 in October from 56.2 the month before, even as the full index fell to its lowest level since April 2009. Iowa’s…
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2016
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Iowa entrepreneurs more optimistic than global peers

A report by the Entrepreneurs Organization found that Iowa business leaders are more optimistic than their peers around the globe, based on a September survey report. Iowa entrepreneurs saw a smaller percentage increase in the number of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 17, 2016
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SBA offers Twitter chat on cybersecurity Oct. 25

The U.S. Small Business Administration plans a Twitter chat on cybersecurity at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. The session will feature advice, tips, and tricks on how to deal with emerging threats. The hashtag is #SBAchat.…
By BPC Staff | Oct 17, 2016
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Newton salutes 100 signs of progress

The city of Newton announced “100 Signs of Progress” in the Newton community during Newton Development Corp.’s Salute to Business and Industry held last week. The unveiling of the list of 100 accomplishments coincided with the four-year …
By BPC Staff | Oct 17, 2016
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Fund created for Cedar Rapids small-business flood recovery

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Cedar Rapids small businesses recovering from last month’s flood will be able to apply for a grant from a new public-private program to help them get back on their feet. The Jobs and …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2016
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W.D.M. surveying residents, business owners as it plans for the future

The city of West Des Moines is inviting residents and business owners to share their ideas about the city’s future by answering an online survey. The survey will help the city update its five-year economic development …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2016
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Urbandale tech company considers an expansion

Energy Control Technologies, an Urbandale-based company that provides automation control systems for the oil and gas, biofuels and industrial and manufacturing markets, plans to expand its operations. The Urbandale City Council will be asked during …
By BPC Staff | Oct 11, 2016
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Hunt, Woodruff to headline Partnership’s 2017 Annual Dinner

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced that its 2017 Annual Dinner will feature the husband-wife duo of Bloomberg View columnist Albert R. Hunt and “PBS NewsHour” anchor Judy Woodruff as the headlining speakers. The Partnership’s …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 10, 2016
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Executive Forum on Diversity and Inclusion planned Nov. 4

The Greater Des Moines Partnership plans its annual Executive Forum on Diversity and Inclusion from 8 a.m. to noon at the Airport Holiday Inn. Wellmark Chairman and CEO John Forsyth and Rona Berinobis, vice president …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2016
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Partnership plans panel on wind energy Oct. 17

The Greater Des Moines Partnership plans a panel discussion on the cost-effectiveness of wind energy Oct. 17. The event, which is free, will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Partnership headquarters. Debi Durham, director …
By BPC Staff | Oct 7, 2016
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