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Greater Des Moines hotels hit peak capacity in August

Hotels in the Greater Des Moines area have been full in August, thanks to an abundance of events, Catch Des Moines said in a news release.

On Saturday, Aug. 2, the metro reached an 96% …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2025
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NFIB index up 1.7 points

The National Federation of Independent Business has released its NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, which rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 13, 2025
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Insane Impact opens Des Moines headquarters

Insane Impact recently opened its new headquarters at 7901 S.W. 22nd St. in Des Moines. Image courtesy of Insane Impact.

Insane Impact, a national supplier of LED display solutions for rentals, purchases and installations, has …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 12, 2025
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Parry Labs expands in Marion

Parry Labs, a defense technology company, is expanding its footprint in Marion with a move to a larger space in Uptown Marion, doubling capacity and aiming to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure. The new …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 12, 2025
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RMH Systems acquires Complete Solution Robotics

RMH Systems, a provider of turnkey automation, material handling, packaging and industrial scale services, has acquired Complete Solution Robotics, LLC (CSR), a robotics and automation solutions provider based in Loveland, Colo. This acquisition aims to …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2025
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SBA announces regional funding

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of new Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) funding of up to $7.5 million to support domestic manufacturers. “Our new RIC funding and ongoing outreach serves small businesses …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 8, 2025
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Maverik laying off 100 Des Moines corporate workers

When Maverik’s acquisition of Des Moines-based Kum & Go was finalized two years ago, the Utah company’s then-CEO wanted Iowans to know two things: That the Kum & Go name would continue to be used …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 7, 2025
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Hy-Vee now accepting SNAP/EBT for grocery delivery

Hy-Vee is now accepting SNAP/EBT payment for online grocery delivery orders at all stores that offer the service. Hy-Vee first began accepting SNAP/EBT payment for pickup orders in 2020. To streamline the payment process, the …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 5, 2025
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515 Brewing for sale

After more than 12 years in operation, 515 Brewing, located at 7700 University Ave. in Clive, is for sale. The owners are moving on, they announced in a press release. The business has more than …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 5, 2025
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Iowa business survey shows lowered expectations for Q3

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry released the results of its latest business survey of Iowa business leader’s third quarter expectations. The survey shows a weakened outlook in sales, hiring, investments and growth.

“As 2025 unfolds, …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 29, 2025