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Valuation of building permits issued for new projects in Des Moines area in 2021 exceeded $1.7 billion, records show


Construction of Microsoft Corp.’s newest data center, Ginger West, was among $1.77 billion in new commercial construction projects that got underway in the Greater Des Moines area in 2021. A building permit valued at over …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jan 12, 2022
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SBA backed $71.9M in loans to Central Iowa companies in 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed loans to 10 Central Iowa businesses in December totaling more than $6.97 million.

For the full 2021 calendar year, the SBA backed 142 loans to Central Iowa businesses that …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 10, 2022
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Kass named Waukee’s community development director

Andy Kass has been named community development director in Waukee, the city announced. He has worked for Waukee since December 2013 in various roles including planner II, senior planner and planning coordinator. Before joining Waukee’s …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2022
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Iowa Leading Indicators Index increases in November

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased in November to 110.2 from a revised 109.7 in October. November’s 0.4% growth is the same as last month’s. The monthly diffusion index dropped in November to 68.8 from a …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2022
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Partnership to focus on placemaking with new VP position

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has created a position to focus on placemaking and downtown events. The deadline to apply is Jan. 10. The vice president of placemaking and events will be responsible for raising funds for …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2022
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Business Council’s Q4 outlook shows increased optimism despite lingering worries about workforce and supply chain

Despite increased confidence, hiring remains a top concern in the first half of 2022 with little improvement expected in supply chain disruptions, according to the Iowa Business Council’s fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey released today.

The …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jan 6, 2022
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ABI survey: Manufacturers optimistic about Q1 sales, capital investment

A majority of Iowa manufacturers expect increased sales and plan to invest in capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry Quarterly Business Survey. ABI …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 4, 2022
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D.M. Partnership, Clay & Milk announce Iowa Innovation Dashboard

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and digital publication Clay & Milk announced Monday they are partnering to offer the Iowa Innovation Dashboard, which will launch in spring 2022. The dashboard is designed to be “a comprehensive …
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2022
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Waukee conducting laborshed employment study

Waukee will be conducting a laborshed employment study to identify which communities contribute to the city’s workforce. According to a news release, the purpose of the study, done in collaboration with Iowa Workforce Development and …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2022
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Iowa’s economy shows continued improvement, boosting optimism despite continued concerns with supply chain and virus

Iowa’s economy grew slightly in December, rebounding from the previous month, with stronger performances from durable goods manufacturing, according to a survey of supply chain managers released today.

According to Creighton University’s Mid-American Business Conditions …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jan 3, 2022