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Panel discussion on pork industry planned in Perry

A panel discussion about the pork industry and the June closing of Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. will be held at 5:30 p.m., on May 22, at La Poste, 1219 Warford St. in Perry.

The panel …

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Partnership names Sid Juwarker vice president of economic development

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has named Sid Juwarker as its vice president of economic development. In the new role, which begins May 17, Juwarker will work to gather economic development leads of companies across …

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Partnership holding 515 Day on May 15

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is holding 515 Day, a community-wide effort built to encourage residents and guests to visit and support small businesses, artists, coffee shops, restaurants and more, on Wednesday, May 15. The …

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Partnership unveils goals for DSM Workforce Collaborative

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Workforce Collaborative has outlined strategic objectives and goals to further advance regional workforce needs. The DSM Workforce Collaborative focuses on strengthening the current and future workforce by identifying workforce …

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Nationwide analysis: GDP growth slows, but topline number ‘overstates weakness’ in economy

An analysis released Thursday by Nationwide on recent weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth data for the first quarter of 2024 tried to calm some fears of a deeper economic downturn.

Nationwide Senior Economist Oren Klachkin said …

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Tourism industry working to balance DEI challenges while selling Des Moines as welcoming destination

The evolution of what it means to be diverse and inclusive has caused convention and visitor bureaus across the country to refocus the ways they are supporting groups while working to attract events and visitors …

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$6.2 million Living History Farms expansion receives Destination Iowa award from IEDA

The exterior of the proposed future Cultivation Center building at Living History Farms in Urbandale. Renderings by FEH Design, courtesy of Living History Farms

Living History Farms in Urbandale expects to break ground on its $6.2 …

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Main Street Iowa announces winners of development awards

Main Street Iowa hosted the annual Main Street Iowa Development Awards celebration Friday evening in Des Moines to recognize the projects and leaders that help revitalize Iowa’s downtowns and Main Street districts. Fourteen projects – …

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Athene Black & Brown Business Summit pitch competition winners announced

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce announced that Femly, a Maryland-based feminine hygiene company, is the first-place winner of the 2024 Pitch Competition at the fourth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit. The …

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MPO announces $22 million in grant awards

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) today announced more than $22 million in grant awards for 23 projects around Greater Des Moines.

The grants are available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Surface …