Economic Development

Nearly every U.S. city’s economy is expected to grow this year according to a report released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Bloomberg reported. All but seven of 363 metropolitan areas will see economic gains, …

Before Bob Costas entertained the audience with stories of Harry Caray, Jack Buck and John Gotti at last night’s Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner, incoming Partnership Chair Paul Schickler told the crowd of more …

On the eve of World Economic Forum, when the global elite gather in Davos, Switzerland, to forecast international trends, Oxfam has released a new report, “Working for the Few,” documenting yawning global wealth disparities, Bloomberg …

Many economists are predicting that this year will bring the fastest spurt to economic growth since the Great Recession, MarketWatch reported.

Those economists think the dismal 74,000 increase in net hiring last month was a …

As the economy recovered last year, more international workers started calling the United States home, CNNMoney reported. Based on customer data from UniGroup Relocation, the international arm of United Van Lines LLC, 15 percent more …

The Iowa Economic Development Board approved tax benefits and awards to five companies that are expected to create 91 jobs and result in more than $90 million in new capital investments for the state.

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Iowa State University announced yesterday that it has created a new Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations, The Des Moines Register reported. It will be led by Michael Crum, a senior policy adviser on economic …

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In 2014, I believe the Iowa economy will …

– Improve Dramatically

– Improve Slightly

– Remain About the Same

– Regress Slightly

– Regress Dramatically

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Iowa State University announced yesterday the launch of an “Ask an Economist” website for the public to get answers on a variety of economics topics. The website is intended to make it easier for the …