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2026 trends to watch: Central Iowa leaders underscore AI’s influence, collaboration as a strategic necessity in annual survey

As Central Iowa leaders are required to assess issues and opportunities, both new and existing, at an increasingly quick pace, the Business Record strives to keep a pulse on the top issues and conversations happening …

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Funding available for rural historic properties

Nonprofits, local governments and tribal councils in Iowa are now able to apply for the Iowa Rural Heritage Revitalization Grant, offering federally funded awards between $75,000 and $150,000 to support rehabilitation of historic properties in …

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Funding recap: IEDA awards $2.7M to 10 Iowa startups in Q3

The Iowa Economic Development Authority awards funding to startups in the form of low-interest loans through its Innovation Continuum, which includes five funds that are designed to offer companies non-dilutive funding at every stage of …

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AI, workforce added to TAI’s 2024 state legislative priorities

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced its 2024 state and federal legislative priorities. Several of the industry association’s state-level priorities remained the same from 2023, including connectivity, cybersecurity, data privacy and business growth. Additions …

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IowaBio partners with Nebraska on new biotech innovation event

The Iowa Biotechnology Association, in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Bio Nebraska, has announced the launch of Bio Innovations Midwest, a new event designed to “propel the growth of biomanufacturing” in …

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Department of Management awards $148.9 million for broadband infrastructure

The Department of Management Division of Information Technology, formerly the Office of the Chief Information Officer, has awarded $148,960,000 as part of the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant program. Awards are going to 39 broadband …

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U.S. sees first federal AI regulations with executive order

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday in the U.S. government’s first move to regulate artificial intelligence. CNBC reports that the order issues specific directives to a range of federal agencies, establishes guidance for …

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TAI hosting Cybersecurity Action Month events during October

TAI hosting Cybersecurity Action Month events during October
The Technology Association of Iowa is hosting a series of events throughout October in partnership with Iowa technology companies in recognition of Cybersecurity Action Month. Nationally, October …

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New resource directory aims to create ‘easier on-ramp’ to entrepreneurial resources

Finding the resources to start a business is one of the first tasks new entrepreneurs will always need to navigate, and a new tool from the Greater Des Moines Partnership is aiming to provide an …

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Iowa ag department announces grant opportunity for the development of livestock vaccines

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Sept. 14 the formation of the Livestock Protection Innovation Grant Program. The program will provide grant funding to assist Iowa-based companies in the development of safe and effective …