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Local office equipment companies merge

M&M Sales Co. has merged with Imaging Technologies. On July 1 the two office equipment firms became MMIT Business Solutions Group. In 1937, Des Moines businessman Gilbert Minor opened M&M Sales to help businesses grow …

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Survey: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids are top spots for tech workers

Des Moines and Cedar Rapids were ranked among the 10 best cities in the United States for tech workers by SmartAsset. Des Moines was ranked No. 8 in the third annual survey, behind Cedar Rapids, which was …

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For women, a chance to learn how to operate heavy equipment

Iowa Workforce Development, IowaWORKS and Hawkeye Community College are using a $75,000 Walmart Foundation grant to introduce low-income Iowa women to jobs in construction. Women who are interested in operating heavy equipment can get the …

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Some Iowa families struggle with basic needs

Radio Iowa: Another report is showing thousands of working Iowans are not making enough money to cover basic needs such as food, housing, health care, and transportation. The “Cost of Living in Iowa” report, released Wednesday …

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Per Mar acquires Urbandale-based security firm

Per Mar Security Services has acquired Neighborhood Patrol Inc., a 38-year-old security firm based in Urbandale. NPI Vice President Mark Kirchner and 120 of the firm’s employees have joined Per Mar. The terms of the …

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Leading indicators turn negative in May

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.1 percent to 105.6 in May from 105.8 in April, reversing the positive growth seen the last two months. Along with the negative change in the index, the monthly diffusion index …

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Prestage sets sights on Wright County for $240 million pork plant

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Prestage Foods of Iowa announced today that it is planning to build a pork processing plant in Wright County. The $240 million project, which is expected to produce 900 jobs initially, was rejected …

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How to comment on Capital Crossroads 2.0

Capital Crossroads 2.0 is seeking input from stakeholders in the early work on the next five-year plan for Des Moines and other areas within 50 miles. You can still take a survey.

In addition, two town hall…
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How to comment on Capital Crossroads 2.0

Capital Crossroads 2.0 is seeking input from stakeholders in the early work on the next five-year plan for Des Moines and other areas within 50 miles. You can still take a survey.

In addition, two town hall…
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July 20: Des Moines Downtown Chamber Restaurant Series Luncheon

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber About: This is not your typical Chamber Luncheon. We will be focusing on downtown restaurants and the local food initiatives each brings to our downtown culinary culture. Hear from the…