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Des Moines launching new loan program for small businesses

A new revolving loan program has been launched by the city of Des Moines as a way to help grow small businesses that lack access to traditional banking relationships.

In early October, the Des Moines …

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Report: Iowa companies continue to shed jobs

Iowa companies shed 4,800 jobs in September, the third straight month of losses, data released today from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

Since June, Iowa firms have shed 6,600 jobs, according to the state agency. Iowa’s …

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IEDA approves $23.5M for soccer stadium and global plaza development

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted today to award $23.5 million from the Iowa Reinvestment Act for a pro soccer stadium and global plaza on the former Dico Inc. site near downtown Des Moines. Business…
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Playing the long game for economic development success

Earlier this month, we hosted leaders from across our 11-county Greater Des Moines region at the inaugural Regional Summit. It was inspiring to have hundreds of passionate advocates and changemakers for our region in one …

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Envision Iowa: BPC celebrates inaugural Visionary Leadership award winners

As part of our upcoming annual Envision Iowa live event, the Business Record is announcing the inaugural group of Envision Iowa Visionary Leadership Award winners. 

These awards recognize six leaders from across the state who …

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Catch Des Moines announces annual champion honors

Catch Des Moines, Central Iowa’s tourism industry organization, recently announced its 2024 Local Champions, Business and Member Awards during its annual celebration on Oct. 9. “Our Annual Celebration honors the successes of not only our …

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Partnership announces keynote speaker for annual Inclusion Summit

Troy Cicero, president and chief skill officer at training and consulting company MulticultuReal Communications Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2024 Inclusion Summit. In 1994, Cicero founded the New …

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Best of the West Award voting now open

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened voting for its Best of the West awards, a community vote contest. There are over 100 award categories, and participants can submit votes for each category …

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WDM Chamber announces launch of new WDM Chamber Foundation

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a new nonprofit organization created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce to focus on community and regional needs, the chamber announced Monday. According to …

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Iowa Center names Katie Byers director of Women’s Business Center

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The Iowa Center for Economic Success has named Katie Byers director of the Iowa Center Women’s Business Center. Byers will provide training and individual counseling to Iowa women looking to launch or grow …