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Look inside the Business Record’s Made in Iowa publication

The products we produce – both big and small – generate the energy we use, help us feed the world and are infused and integral to the operations at countless businesses. 

And yet the manufacturing …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 24, 2019
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Winnebago revenues dip with ‘challenging RV market conditions’

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported a 7% increase in net income for its fiscal fourth quarter, to $31.9 million from $29.8 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter ended Aug. 31 was …
By BPC Staff | Oct 23, 2019
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$6.7 million price tag for Project Bluejay land, records show

Ryan Companies US Inc. bought 169 acres in Bondurant recently. The site is where a 780,000-square-foot warehouse/distribution/fulfillment center is planned. Google map.

Ryan Companies US Inc. paid 14 Bondurant landowners more than $6.7 million for 169 …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 22, 2019
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To boost Mississippi River business, organizations seek federal port recognition

Des Moines Register: A regional planning group sent a letter of intent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday, announcing its plans to apply to make much of Iowa and Illinois’ shared section of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 15, 2019
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UTC, Raytheon shareholders approve ‘merger of equals’

Corridor Business Journal: Shareholders of Raytheon and United Technologies Corp. have approved a merger that will make the combined entity the world’s second-largest aerospace company, behind only Boeing. The two companies announced today that shareholders of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 11, 2019
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Digital lab aims to assist small manufacturers in tech choices

How many Alliant Energy executives does it take to come up with an innovative economic development idea? 

Just two — at least to start with — followed by smart input and a lot of hard …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 10, 2019
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Michael Foods officially opens Norwalk manufacturing facility

Michael Foods, a Minnesota-based food manufacturer, officially opened its Norwalk facility on Wednesday. The 150,000-square-foot facility, which processes eggs and precooked egg products, is anticipated to add 168 jobs to Norwalk within its first two …
By BPC Staff | Oct 10, 2019
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Honeywell to leave Cedar Rapids by year’s end

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Honeywell International plans to close its Safety and Productivity Solutions office in Cedar Rapids by the end of the year, when its lease for the property expires. The Charlotte, N.C.-based business is making …
By BPC Staff | Oct 8, 2019
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Mysterious distribution center, code-named ‘Project Bluejay,’ could bring thousands of jobs to Des Moines metro

Des Moines Register: A massive five-story warehouse and distribution center could bring thousands of jobs to the Des Moines metro. Going by the code name, “Project Bluejay,” the 780,000-square-foot structure would be built on more …
By BPC Staff | Oct 3, 2019
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Iowa’s ‘Legends of Manufacturing’ recognized

Elevate Advanced Manufacturing honored the past, present and future of advanced manufacturing at the 5th annual Legends in Manufacturing Awards Dinner on Tuesday. More than 200 people attended the event — the state’s largest celebration of …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 2, 2019