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Applications for IEDA Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program open Thursday

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that the next application round for the Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program will open Thursday. The program awards grants of up to $100,000 to eligible businesses, with a …

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2024 Economic Forecast takeaways

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Cautious optimism appeared to be the sentiment from the five economic experts who participated on the Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast event panel on Jan. 24.

Public and private sector leaders …

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Iowa Workforce Development announces grants for 2024 summer youth internships

Iowa Workforce Development is offering $250,000 to support summer internship programs in high-demand fields for Iowans aged 14 to 24. Eligible entities include nonprofits, educational institutions, employers and community organizations. Priority funding will be given …

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Partnership’s goal is focus and finish as it celebrates successes, lays out priorities for 2024

The Greater Des Moines Partnership touted its successes of the past year and laid out its goals and priorities for the year to come during its annual dinner celebration Thursday evening, saying the need to …

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VIDEO: Economic Forecast panelists share outlook on 2024 economy

At the 2024 Economic Forecast event, the Business Record recognized 2024 Deloitte CFO of the Year Erin Kuhl and panelists tackled questions about the state of the economy and where it’s heading. Topics included how inflation has affected …

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FuseDSM holding panel event on transportation manufacturing sector

FuseDSM, an affiliate chamber of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is holding its first Remake Program event on Jan. 30, featuring a panel discussion with leaders from Central Iowa’s transportation manufacturing sector. In 2023, FuseDSM, …

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IEDA board OKs $550,000 to six Iowa-based startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board has approved a total $550,000 in state innovation funding to six Iowa-based startup companies.

The board voted unanimously to approve the awards, based on the recommendation of its Technology …

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Iowa’s rural mainstreet economy remains in negative territory for fifth straight month

Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index remained below growth neutral for a fifth consecutive month, sinking to 44.3 in January from December’s 45.5.

The state’s farmland price index also declined, dropping from 64.0 to 61.4. According to …

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Common Sense Institute announces expansion into Iowa

A nonpartisan think tank called The Common Sense Institute (CSI) launched its first Iowa branch on Jan. 18. In a press release, the new organization announced its plans to research and model the potential effect …

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WDM Chamber opens registration for Athene Black and Brown Business Summit

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the fourth annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit. The conference is set for Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19, and will support …

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