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Clive vending machine company seeks state tax credits for overhaul of products and services

The Wittern Group plans to spend $11 million on research and development over the next three years to expand its Clive-based vending machine manufacturer and servicer’s product lines, according to an application for state development…
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IWD receives approval to expand trades apprenticeship programs

Iowa Workforce Development announced the expansion in scope of a $6.175 million construction trades apprenticeship program. The Iowa Construction Trades Apprenticeship Job Driven National Emergency Grant, originally approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for …

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Warren County small business grant winners announced

An ice cream shop and a glass installation business won small-business grants from Warren County Economic Development Corp. The Outside Scoop received a $6,000 grant that is awarded to existing businesses. Owner Joe Doering plans …

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VIDEO: Ignite Des Moines – Embracing Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Ying Sa recently shared that Iowa is the 2nd fastest growing state for immigrant-owned businesses. Let that sink in for a second. Ying has been helping those immigrant owned businesses for years both through her …

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State receives $2.5 million to train workers with disabilities

Iowa Workforce Development announced that the state will receive nearly $2.5 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the Disability Employment Initiative to improve employment opportunities for adults and youths …

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Historic Ames hotel gets grant for face-lift

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved a $75,000 grant for remodeling at the Sheldon Munn, a former hotel in downtown Ames, the Ames Tribune reported. John Lott, owner of the Benjamin Design Collaborative, has owned the …

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Survey: Small business owners upbeat about financial well-being

Small business owners are feeling more confident about the current and future state of the economy as well as the prospects for their companies, according to new research from Principal Financial Group Inc.


Nearly 45…
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Swisher holds first vote to keep $7.25 minimum wage

The Swisher City Council on Monday night voted to keep its minimum wage at the state level of $7.25 an hour, but the ordinance will require a second reading for final passage, reported the Iowa City …

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Partnership to honor Economic Impact winners

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has named this year’s winners of the Celebrate Business and Economic Impact Awards, who will be honored at a luncheon Nov. 4.


The Economic Impact Awards honor the influence the companies have…
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U.S. construction employment grows but experienced workers mssing

The number of unemployed workers with construction experience dropped to the lowest total for September since 2000, as hiring continued to slow despite robust demand for construction, the Associated General Contractors of America said today. …