Economic Development

DSC 6869

Cost of living increase highlights negative economic news

The cost of living in the United States climbed in July by the most in four months, led by higher energy and food prices, Bloomberg reported.

The Consumer Price Index, which is a measure of …

DSC 6869

We’re shedding debt, a little at a time

The New York Federal Reserve Bank said today that consumer borrowing fell slightly in the second quarter, as Americans shed more of their debt, CNNMoney.com reported.

The report – which looks at mortgages, home equity …

DSC 6869

Jobless claims down, other factors not so positive

The number of Americans making new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a four-month low last week, a sliver of hope for an economy that has been hit with a credit downgrade and falling stock …

DSC 6869

Stock index shows $2.8 trillion loss since late July

The Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index has lost $2.8 trillion in value since the stock market slide began on July 22, CNNMoney.com reported.

Some $600 billion of that was lost on Wednesday, when the index …

DSC 6869

Groups seeking nominations for strong exporters

The Iowa Innovation Gateway and the Iowa Department of Economic Development are seeking nominations for companies that have done a good job of exporting Iowa goods.

Businesses will be honored at an awards ceremony during …

DSC 6869

Stock market’s wild ride continues

U.S. stocks fell sharply Wednesday, nearly wiping out the previous session’s huge rally, as fears about Europe’s ongoing debt crisis resurfaced, CNNMoney reported. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 367 points, or 3.3 percent, …

DSC 6869

Small Business Administration Loans Approved in November

Polk County
AKC Marketing & Consulting Inc.     Johnston     $222,000

Daniel J. Kent CPA P.C.     Clive     $15,000

Daniel J. Kent CPA P.C.     Clive     $159,000

Nu-Style Marketing Inc.     Ankeny     $45,000

Miller the Driller     Des Moines     $331,500

Gateway …

DSC 6869

Business development projects – By the numbers

.bodytext {float: left; } .floatimg-left-hort { float:left; margin-top:10px; margin-right: 10px; width:300px; clear:left;} .floatimg-left-caption-hort { float:left; margin-bottom:10px; width:300px; margin-right:10px; clear:left;} .floatimg-left-vert { float:left; margin-top:10px; margin-right:15px; width:200px;} .floatimg-left-caption-vert { float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px; font-size: 10px; width:200px;} .floatimg-right-hort { …