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Warren County Leadership Institute announces class members

Warren County Leadership Institute announces class members  The Warren County Leadership Institute has announced the 14 members of its 2012 class, the 19th class in the organization’s history. To see a full list of participants,…
By BPC Staff | Feb 16, 2012
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Xi’ s two-day visit begins today

Xi’ s two-day visit begins today   According to The Wall Street Journal, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to Iowa this week is designed in large part to make a point to U.S. critics…
By BPC Staff | Feb 15, 2012
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The Partnership


There’s a new partnership forming in downtown Des Moines – and it’s between Jay Byers and Gene Meyer.

But it’s an unlikely pairing that even the duo didn’t see coming during the six-month search for …
By Chris Conetzkey & Chelsea Keenan | Feb 10, 2012
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Partnership collaborates on entrepreneurial network

Partnership collaborates on entrepreneurial network   Some Super Bowl ads were hits and others were groaners, but a spot aired yesterday by the Kauffman Foundation could be the big ticket to help aspiring entrepreneurs in…
By BPC Staff | Feb 6, 2012
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Three Dallas County communities to receive technical assistance

Three Dallas County communities to receive technical assistance   Dallas Center, Van Meter and Woodward have been selected to receive technical assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.…
By BPC Staff | Feb 6, 2012
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U.S. unemployment drops to three-year low

U.S. unemployment drops to three-year low   The economy created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate dropped to a near three-year low of 8.3 percent, providing some…
By BPC Staff | Feb 3, 2012
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Capital Crossroads: Social Capital


What is Capital Crossroads:

Capital Crossroads is a regional planning effort headed up by leaders in Greater Des Moines and surrounding communities.

What is Social Capital:

The Social Capital section of the Capital Crossroads long-term …
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb 3, 2012
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Tomorrow Plan takes feedback at public meetings

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wrapped up its third public meeting input session in three days today for The Tomorrow Plan.

Leaders at the MPO, along with consultants from RDG Planning & …
By BPC Staff | Feb 2, 2012
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IBC releases Iowa Competitive Index

IBC releases Iowa Competitive Index The Iowa Business Council released its 2012 Iowa Competitive Index yesterday at its 26th Annual Partnership Meeting. The state showed no significant changes in any of the five indicator categories,…
By BPC Staff | Jan 31, 2012
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Survey: Small business payrolls grew at slower rate

Small business payrolls grew at a slower rate in January, and wages fell, according to Reuters. Payrolls processing firm Intuit said that small businesses added 50,000 jobs in the month, down from 60,000 in December. …
By BPC Staff | Jan 31, 2012