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2016 Economic Forecast: Leader forecast

This is the fifth year we’ve asked the same question to the same audience, and although it’s an unscientific survey, one clear trend emerges from it: Hesitant optimism over the past four years has certainly …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 29, 2016
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2016 Economic Forecast: Survey responses

We asked: What will the impact be of the economy on your particular industry?

Culture
Improve dramatically

Economic development is only possible on a large scale if we invest in quality of life in order to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 29, 2016
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Public Companies: Flexsteel Industries Inc.

Headquarters: Dubuque
Website: www.flexsteel.com
Ticker symbol: FLXS
Employees: 1,360

Flexsteel Industries Inc. is making a bigger play in the health care industry, developing specialized chairs for patients who have Alzheimer’s disease or who are receiving …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 15, 2016
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Seneca Industrial to be acquired by Wisconsin-based firm

Seneca Industrial, the industrial finishing and adhesives division of Des Moines-based Seneca Companies Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by ICAFe Inc. The new entity will be renamed Seneca Fluid Technologies …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2016
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16 Industry Trends for 2016

I’m a bit of a futurist. I’ve always enjoyed thinking and debating with friends and colleagues about what the future will hold.

Seeing trends before they become fully adopted and understood is a key to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 1, 2016
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A Closer Look: Michael Gillen

While you were trying to decide whether to add the tri-foam and turbo dry cycles to your last car wash, Michael Gillen was thinking about new ways to amp up what used to be a …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 25, 2015
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‘Fueling Our Future 100’ grant app deadline Dec. 31

The state’s new effort to add 100 new fueling sites that sell higher blends of ethanol, “Fueling Our Future 100,” has two grant application deadlines, Dec. 31, 2015, and Jan. 31, 2016. The initiative offers…
By BPC Staff | Dec 24, 2015
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Event Jan. 12: ISU offers seminar on exports

Iowa State University will host a seminar on export strategies and development Jan. 12 at Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines. The daylong session will include roundtable discussions of financing, market …
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2015
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Winnebago names new CEO

Winnebago Industries Inc. has named Michael Happe as president and CEO and a member of the board effective Jan. 18. Happe previously served as executive officer and group vice president for The Toro Co.’s residential…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2015
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Winnebago reports lower quarterly earnings

Winnebago Industries Inc. today reported lower earnings in the quarter ended Nov. 28 but a big improvement in its gross margin compared with the year-ago period. The Forest City-based manufacturer reported fiscal first-quarter net income …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2015