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Survey: Inflation rears its head as small business owners’ biggest headache

More than 1 in 5 small business owners nationally say inflation is the most important problem they encounter in running their companies, according to a monthly survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business.  …

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INSIDER NOTEBOOK: USL official: Soccer attracts young people to metro areas

A rendering of the planned Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza that will be located at 200 S.W. 16th St. in Des Moines. Architectural rendering special to the Business Record

Much fanfare occurred last week around …

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Sagging growth in employment and job orders, slumping confidence slow Iowa’s economy in January

Iowa’s economy slowed in January behind slumping employment and job orders, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers released today.

According to Creighton University’s Mid-American Business Conditions Index, Iowa’s index declined to 56.7 …

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Summit Carbon files for permit to build carbon capture pipeline

Des Moines Register: Summit Carbon Solutions has taken the next step in building a 680-mile pipeline across 29 counties in Iowa, filing with the Iowa Utilities Board for a permit. The underground pipeline would carry liquefied …

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Kansas City businessman Lark appointed as new SBA regional administrator

Vercie Lark, a small business venture capital and angel investor in Kansas City, Mo., has been appointed by President Joe Biden as the new regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region 7, which serves Iowa, …

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Some takeaways from the Economic Forecast

Our five panelists at last Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Sheraton West Des Moines had a lively discussion about a number of topics that are at the top of everyone’s minds as we head into …

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On Demand: 2022 Economic Forecast

 

Our five panelists at Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Sheraton West Des Moines had a lively discussion about a number of topics that are at the top of everyone’s minds as we head into …

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Airport, DEI initiatives, talent attraction campaign among Partnership’s strategic priorities for 2022

Look for 2022 to be a continuation of work accomplished in the past year and for the community to build on the successes of 2021 while being aggressive about the future, leaders of the Greater …

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New commercial permit valuations exceed $1.7 billion in 2021

The valuation of commercial building permits issued in 2021 for new projects in the Des Moines area soared over $1.7 billion, a total boosted by the construction of new data centers in West Des Moines …

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What will happen to the local economy in 2022? Business Record readers give their forecasts

Business leaders’ outlook on the economy for 2022 varies greatly. While some cite concerns with the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation, others are forecasting economic growth as …