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Economic Development

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Economy is high stressor, index says

Economy is high stressor, index says  Half of retirees (52 percent) and two out of five workers (42 percent) reported a high stress level with regard to the economy, according to Principal Financial Group Inc.’s…
By BPC Staff | Dec 8, 2011
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A little downside this week after good news on jobs and retail sales last week

Growth in the U.S. service sector eased last month, and new orders for factory goods fell in October, Reuters reported.

The Institute for Supply Management said today that its services index fell unexpectedly to 52 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2011
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Updates to be given for year-round indoor training center

Representatives from the Iowa Soccer Association and the Iowa Barnstormers will join Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, Polk County Supervisor John Mauro and state Sen. Matt McCoy to talk about the development of the proposed …
By BPC Staff | Dec 2, 2011
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Capital Crossroads: Physical 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 Physical Capital:
The Physical Capital section of the Capital Crossroads long-term …
By KYLE OPPENHUIZEN | Dec 2, 2011
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Economic outlook higher in 4th quarter in Iowa

Economic outlook higher in 4th quarter in Iowa The Iowa Business Council (IBC) Overall Economic Outlook Survey Index rose to 62 in the fourth quarter. The index reading is nearly five points higher than three…
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2011
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Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly

Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly    The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Iowa Leading Indicators Index recorded a positive change of 0.1 percent in October after a loss of 0.1 percent in September and a…
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2011
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Construction spending increased in October

Construction spending increased in October Construction spending was up for a third straight month nationwide in October, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Total construction spending was up 0.8 percent from September, and…
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2011
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More people file for unemployment than expected

More people file for unemployment than expected More Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week during the holiday-shortened week, Bloomberg reported. Jobless claims climbed by 6,000 to 402,000 in the week ended…
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2011
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Goss index above growth-neutral in November

Goss index above growth-neutral in November Creighton University’s Goss Mid-America Business Conditions Index was above growth neutral in November for the 23rd time in 24 months, the university announced today.  The index for the nine-state…
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2011
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Delta Dental to receive Venture Award

Delta Dental to receive Venture Award Delta Dental of Iowa will be honored Thursday with the Distinguished Leadership  – Iowa Venture Award during the Iowa Area Development Group’s 24th annual awards luncheon. Delta Dental is…
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2011