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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
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Manufacturers’ index reflects weak export expectations

The latest National Association of Manufacturers quarterly survey released today found that 59.6 percent of respondents were positive about their own company’s outlook, down sharply from 91.2 percent one year ago. Export expectations help to explain much of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Executive Auto Shippers launches logistics division

Vehicle transporting company Executive Auto Shippers announced it has launched a third-party logistics (3PL) division, UrLink Logistics LLC. The 3PL company, located in Monroe, Iowa, will offer logistics services to businesses such as warehouses, food …
By BPC Staff | Dec 3, 2015
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Clive vending machine company seeks state tax credits for overhaul of products and services

The Wittern Group plans to spend $11 million on research and development over the next three years to expand its Clive-based vending machine manufacturer and servicer’s product lines, according to an application for state development…
By KENT DARR | Oct 16, 2015
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Winnebago revenues up, earnings down

Winnebago Industries Inc. today released earnings figures for its fiscal fourth quarter and full 2015 fiscal year. The Forest City-based manufacturer reported revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter ended Aug. 29 of $251 million, an …
By BPC Staff | Oct 15, 2015
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Pella CEO steps down after 25 years with window maker

Pella Corp. CEO Pat Meyer has stepped down after 25 years with the company, according to a news release from the Iowa manufacturer and designer of windows, doors, blinds and shades. Pella’s board of directors …
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2015
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Deere enters joint venture to expand precision ag offerings

Deere & Co. announced this morning that it has entered into an agreement with DN2K, a Colorado-based data and software firm, to form SageInsights. The joint venture will initially serve the agriculture industry with further…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 8, 2015