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Randy Edeker retiring after 43 years at Hy-Vee

Randy Edeker, who began his 43-year career at Hy-Vee Inc. as a part-time employee in Chariton, steps down on July 31 as executive chairman of the board of the West Des Moines-based company.

Edeker led …

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Partnership to host supplier development lunch-and-learn Aug. 8

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a “Contracting Opportunities for Small Business” lunch-and-learn on Aug. 8, in partnership with the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University. Attendees will be …

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Hy-Vee to host event for small-business owners in Kansas City in September

Hy-Vee Inc. announced that it will host the OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit in Kansas City in September. The event aims to provide small business owners with learning opportunities and resources from Hy-Vee and other local …

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Chad Reece appointed chair of ABI board of directors

Chad Reece, vice president of government and industry relations of Winnebago Industries, will serve as chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) board of directors for the 2025 fiscal year, which began …

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Cemen Tech expands in southwest with new partnership

Cemen Tech, a manufacturer of volumetric concrete mixers, has announced a new exclusive partnership with Colorado-based construction and forestry equipment provider 4Rivers Equipment to offer Cemen Tech’s concrete production solutions to contractors throughout Colorado and …

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Fareway Stores to partner with Variety – the Children’s Charity for July fundraiser

Fareway Stores Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct its eighth annual “Round Up” at the register through July 20 at all 139 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to …

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Survey: ABI members see economic uncertainty but majority expect workforce stability, continued capital investment in third quarter

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has released the results of its quarterly business survey, looking at concerns and expectations of ABI members going into the third quarter of 2024.

The survey was …

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Hy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses

Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. During the pitch competition component of the event, 15 …

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Peace Tree’s Des Moines taproom closed over weekend

Saturday was the last day of business for Peace Tree Brewing Co.’s Des Moines taproom, after a June 18 announcement that the brewery would wind down its brewing operations. The original announcement said Peace Tree’s …

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Homemakers Furniture announces new president

Homemakers, an Urbandale-based furniture retailer, announced the appointment of Roger Merschman as its new president in a news release. Merschman transitioned from his previous position as vice president. “I am honored to take on the …