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Funding for STEM programs

Recognizing the shortfall in the number of Iowa students taking science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes to prepare for technology-driven professions, Gov. Terry Branstad in the summer of 2011 signed an executive order creating …

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Event Preview: 2014 Economic Forecast

Is 2014 finally the year? The year the economy finally takes off and leaves the memories of recession behind?

To help bring some clarity to the direction of the economy and to what businesses should …

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Des Moines called wealthiest city by ‘Today’ show

The “Today” show this morning designated Des Moines as America’s wealthiest city.

The city was featured on one of the show’s segments.

An article on the show’s website said credited other rankings in helping with …

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Most U.S. metros, including Des Moines, expecting growth

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, …

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Partnership lays out goals at annual dinner

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 …

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Richest 85 people on Earth control as much wealth as poorest 3.5 billion

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 …

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Economists predicting big spurt in economic growth

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 …

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U.S. is inviting to international workers

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 …

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IEDA approves incentives for Loffredo, General Mills

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 to open economic development office

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 …