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Greater Dallas County Development Alliance unveils small business grant fund

The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance announced the launch of its small business grant fund, a new initiative focused on supporting local entrepreneurship and small business to stimulate economic growth. The new fund will have …

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Iowa Lean Consortium names new director

The Iowa Lean Consortium, a program of the Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University, announced the appointment of Emily Betz as director. She succeeds Tracy Schuster. Betz has been a member …

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Sukup announces expansion within ISU Research Park

Sukup Manufacturing Co. has expanded its Ames presence.

The manufacturer of grain storage equipment has invested in its operations at 2600 S. Loop Drive at the Iowa State University Research Park and moved into bigger …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership to host raising capital seminar for startups

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Raising Capital for Startups Seminar on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Partnership’s office in downtown Des Moines. The seminar will include topics …

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West Des Moines chamber announces 2025 entrepreneur of the year

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced Rachelle Long, founder and executive director of Taste of the Junction, as the recipient of the 2025 Mel Essex Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award …

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Here’s how leaders at Pella Corp. are using AI, automation and acquisition to maintain growth in current housing market

The atrium inside the front entrance of the Pella Corp. headquarters is part events space, part museum. 

It’s sandwiched between the historic manufacturing plant where the office of founder Pete Kuyper is carefully maintained the …

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Metronet completes fiber-optic build in Des Moines

Metronet has completed the construction of its $70 million fiber-optic network in Des Moines, the internet service provider recently announced. The city now has access to symmetrical, multigigabit internet speeds, with residential options up to …

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From student to leader: UI alum Adam Keune returns as JPEC director

In 2006, Adam Keune arrived at the University of Iowa as a business student drawn to entrepreneurship. The university’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) was his opportunity to explore that path, which would ultimately bring …

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Partnership opens vendor applications for 2025 events

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is accepting vendor applications for the 2025 Downtown Farmers Market, World Food and Music Festival and Out to Lunch series. The farmers market, which runs on Saturdays from May 3 …

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Aureon names new CEO

Technology solutions provider Aureon announced today it has named George O’Neal its new CEO, effective Jan. 13. Scott Behn is retiring after five years in the West Des Moines-based company’s top leadership role, according to a news …