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Economic Development

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The Photo Issue: Megan Milligan

Megan Milligan
President and CEO, Iowa Center for Economic Success


Fly Tying

Megan Milligan was in a meeting recently where her mind was wandering off to little bits of fur and feather that have been a …

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Leadership group seeking nonprofit project proposals

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations for a class project for its current leadership class. The project provides leadership development opportunities while helping nonprofits address critical needs. Up to …

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Survey shows support for paid family leave fund

New public opinion survey results from 15 states released today show strong support for new national policies that support working families.
By a nearly 2-1 margin, 61 percent of voters in these states, which include…
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High school students chosen for leadership class

Forty-two students from area high schools have been chosen to participate in the Greater Des Moines’ Youth Leadership Initiative. The initiative of the Greater Des Moines Partnership provides sophomore or junior high school students with…
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A little secrecy has gone a long way for Microsoft and the city of West Des Moines

There’s little doubt that secrecy has paid development dividends for the city of West Des Moines — and it’s about to pay off again. The secret development of the day is a data center under…
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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 …