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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 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 24, 2019
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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 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 18, 2019
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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 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2019
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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 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2019
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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 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 14, 2019
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Meyocks wins award for Hy-Vee book

West Des Moines-based advertising agency Meyocks won a national Gold ADDY award for book design for its coffee table book on Hy-Vee. The American Advertising Awards, presented Friday in Florida, drew 40,000 entries. Meyocks has …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2019
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Tasty Tacos claims trademark infringement in lawsuit

Des Moines Register: Tasty Tacos, a locally owned company known for its fried-flour tacos, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an Ohio-based company for its “Wicked Tasty Taco” seasoning, saying it conflicts with its name. Tasty …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2019
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Casey’s names IHOP president as new president and CEO busi

Casey’s General Stores has named a successor for President and CEO Terry Handley, who will retire from the company later this month after a 38-year career with the Ankeny-based convenience store company.  

Casey’s board has …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 7, 2019
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New boutique hotel opens near Living History Farms

Des Moines Register: A new boutique hotel near Living History Farms is embracing Iowa’s agricultural heritage, but with a modern twist. Revel Hotel opens today after a $13 million renovation of the former Sleep Inn property …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2019
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University of Iowa, Vermeer, General Mills top Forbes’ Best Employers by State list

The University of Iowa, Vermeer, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and General Mills top the list of Iowa’s 31 best employers according to Forbes, as the publication released its Best Employers by State 2019 …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2019