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Greater D.M. economic growth slows to 2% in 2015

Real economic growth in Greater Des Moines increased by 2 percent in 2015 from the prior year, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. By comparison, year-over-year growth in the…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 20, 2016
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State unemployment rate edges up to 4.2 percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.2 percent in August from 4.1 percent in July. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.9 percent …
By BPC Staff | Sep 20, 2016
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IEDA backs $157M Grinnell project, Gravitate, others

The Iowa Economic Development Authority on Friday backed several Central Iowa projects, including a massive overhaul of downtown Grinnell, the Grinnell College campus, and the gateway between the two.


The state agreed to provide $6.85…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 19, 2016
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Recharging: Iowa Energy Center under review after director leaves

Iowa Energy Center operations are getting a full review with the help of outside experts after the center’s departing director blasted what he called interference from utilities and others when he tried to make changes …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Sep 16, 2016
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Rural Mainstreet Index falls for 13th straight month

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell for the 13th straight month, though Iowa is faring better than the area as a whole. The overall index fell to 37.3 in September from 41.1 the month before. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2016
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Principal survey: Majority of small firms say they’re financially healthy

Small-business owners are feeling confident on a number of levels, according to results from the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index — Business Owners report released today.


Ninety-four percent of small-business owners responding to the survey said their…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 15, 2016
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Greater Des Moines exports dip for 2015

Exports by Greater Des Moines companies topped $1 billion for a fourth consecutive year in 2015, but dipped last year after three consecutive years of growth, according to figures released today by the U.S. Commerce…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Sep 15, 2016
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Coralville approves $12 million agreement for Iowa Arena project

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The agreement between Coralville and the state for a $12 million boost to the Iowa Arena project is official. The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved the deal this summer, and the City Council…
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2016
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City approves incentive for downtown Cognizant expansion

The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved discounted parking rates for Cognizant Technology Solutions, as part of an incentive package for its expansion downtown. The agreement approved by the City Council provides a 20…
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2016
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A Closer Look: Ed Wallace

Ed Wallace walks from the living-room-like central meeting space in the lobby of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s new West Glen office into his glass-lined and therefore fairly transparent office.

The office suite …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Sep 9, 2016