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Metro tech companies receive state incentives for expansions

The Iowa Economic Development Authority today approved a $100,000 grant plus tax incentives for West Des Moines-based Businessolver Inc.’s expansion at 1025 Ashworth Road. Businessolver expects to create 40 jobs at a qualifying hourly rate …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Partnership’s remodeled headquarters features native wood, local art, stand-up desks

VIEW GALLERY >>>   Even before a team reveals details of the reconstruction of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s headquarters, several elements pop out during a tour.

The design by Slingshot Architecture uses accents of…
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UPDATE: DuPont to retain 500 jobs and spend $500,000 in return for $17.2 million in aid

DuPont agreed to retain between 250 and 500 jobs at the DuPont Pioneer complex in Johnston and to spend at least $500,000 on capital improvements in return for $17.2 million in aid from state and…
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DuPont, Dow pick Wilmington for ag headquarters after merger; Pioneer will remain in Johnston

Iowa has lost its bid to land the agricultural headquarters of DowDuPont, but the proposed new company plans to continue operations in Johnston, home of DuPont Pioneer.


DuPont Co. and Dow Chemical Co. said they…
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Fun-fueled development

Recreation is turning into big business in Des Moines.

Talk to Hubbell Realty Co. President and CEO Rick Tollakson for more than five minutes — and mention waterways — and the newbie kayaker who heads …

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Iowa gained ground in February Rural Mainstreet Index

Iowa’s February Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 40.4 from January’s 38.2. The Creighton University index is ranges from 0 to 100 points. Iowa’s farmland-price index increased to 45.9 from 36 in January. Iowa’s new-hiring index …

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WDM chamber to move to West Glen

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce plans to move its offices in March to 650 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 110, in West Glen Town Center. Currently located in West Des Moines City Hall, …

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HUD announces funds for Sac & Fox housing in Tama

Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa will receive a $316,707 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing development, assistance to housing developed under the Indian Housing Program …

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How Warren County would spend penny sales tax

Cities in Warren County have far-ranging wish lists for how they would use revenues generated by a 1 percent local option sales tax whose fate will be decided by voters on March 1, according to…
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VIDEO: Economic Forecast 2016 full event

The Business Record hosted its 2016 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Jan. 28 at the Sheraton West Des Moines. The event was moderated by Business Record Editor Chris Conetzkey and included panelists Dan Houston, president & …