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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Costco grows by breaking retail rules

Des Moines-area residents were in a twitter in 2004 when Costco opened in West Des Moines. Three years ago, the bulk-discount retailer created more buzz as a rumor circulated that it was considering building in …

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Kum & Go to transition 2,000 workers to full-time jobs with benefits

In a move addressing the tight labor market, Kum & Go plans to shift 2,000 of its part-time positions to full-time jobs, making employees eligible for an enhanced benefits package that includes health insurance, a …

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Oct. 22: 2019 Economic Update

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Bob Baur, executive director and chief global economist for Principal Global Investors, will speak at the 2019 Economic Update. In his role, Baur establishes and directs global …

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Two Central Iowa executives named to Glassdoor Top CEOs list

The chief executives of two large Central Iowa companies have received exemplary ratings from their employees, earning them Top CEO spots in Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards for 2019. Esfand Dinshaw, CEO of Sammons Financial Group in West Des …

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ABI Survey: Growth expectations shrink for third quarter

Fewer Iowa business leaders are optimistic about their company’s sales growth potential for the remainder of 2019, according to results from the latest survey by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. Of the 32 …

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Casey’s looks to automation to address labor shortage faced by rural Iowa employers

Des Moines Register: Ordering kiosks and self-checkout options could be coming to one of rural Iowa’s most prominent retail businesses. Casey’s General Stores, the Ankeny-based convenience store chain, is exploring the addition of automated services to …

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Ankeny to be recognized as SBA’s Iowa Small Business Community of the Year

The U.S. Small Business Administration, along with state and local officials, will honor the city of Ankeny on Thursday for its support of small business startups and expansions. Ankeny was recently recognized during National Small …

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Chick-fil-A opens grab-and-go shop in skywalk of Des Moines Partnership Building

Chick-fil-A, the national fast food chain known for its chicken sandwiches and waffle fries, opened shop on Monday in a new downtown location in the Des Moines Partnership Building at 700 Locust Street. Chick-fil-A is …

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Davenport small businesses cut costs after flood, bridge construction

Associated Press: Small business owners in Davenport — stuck between “road closed” signs, high floodwaters and Interstate 74 bridge closures — have been struggling to stay afloat for months, said Tom Lagomarcino, co-owner of Lagomarcino’s. Lagomarcino …

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Ames-based graphic design company certified as LGBT Business Enterprise

Measure Inc., an Ames-based graphic design company, is the first business in Iowa to be certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTE) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative, Measure announced …