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Economic Development

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Des Moines ranks 8th in amount of new data center space built in past decade

The Greater Des Moines area added 1.4 million square feet of new data center space between 2012 and 2021, the eighth-highest in the U.S., according to a new report by 42floors.com. The Des Moines area’s …
By BPC Staff | Nov 8, 2022
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Iowa Leading Indicators Index dropped in September

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.1% to 109.5 in September from 109.6 in August. The monthly diffusion index increased to 56.3 in September from 50.0 in August.

The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index recorded …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 7, 2022
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Prometheus Award winners announced

The winners of the Technology Association of Iowa’s 2022 Prometheus Awards were announced during Thursday’s award ceremony in Des Moines. The five finalists for the new Computer Science Educator of the Year Award were recognized …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2022
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Illinois seed company to expand to Ames

An Illinois-based seed company has announced plans to expand its operation to Ames. In a news release, Wyffels Hybrids announced it would build a new facility on about 150 acres near Interstate Highway 35 and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2022
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Retention will be the focus in 2023, Palmer salary guide shows

Employers will focus on retaining their current workers more than recruiting as they continue to struggle with workforce issues, according to the Palmer Group’s annual salary guide released Tuesday.

The survey, conducted each year in collaboration with …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 3, 2022
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MPO preparing possible contract for ICON Water Trails after bid received within budget

A view near where the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers converge at the Scott Avenue bridge in downtown Des Moines. Photo by Duane Tinkey

 

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization received a bid …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 1, 2022
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BREAKING: Details unveiled for $600 million development in West Des Moines

The centerpiece of the proposed Grand Experience development is a 220,000-square-foot facility with an indoor water park, family entertainment center, hotel and business conference center. The facility is planned north of the MidAmerican Engery Company …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Nov 1, 2022
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Survey shows slowing in manufacturing job growth, declining confidence as Iowa economy slows

Iowa’s economy slowed in October as growth in manufacturing jobs declined, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers.

Creighton University’s MidAmerican Business Conditions Index released today shows that Iowa’s index score fell to …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 1, 2022
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Rural bankers predict recession in 2023 as Iowa’s economy slows in October

Iowa’s rural economy slumped in October as indexes for farmland prices and new hiring performed at lower levels than in the previous month, according to a monthly survey of rural bank managers.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Oct 28, 2022
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Pleasant Hill hires economic development specialist

 

Jalatama Omar has been hired by the cityof Pleasant Hill as an economic development specialist, the city announced. Omar will assist the city in planning, executing and communicating Pleasant Hill’s economic development strategy, according to …
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2022