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NFIB reports drop in business optimism

The National Federation of Independent Business found a small decline in business optimism in its November small business index. The reading dipped to 104.8 but comes after a strong two years. Slightly more than half of …

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Hy-Vee buys Shopko pharmacies in six states

Hy-Vee Inc. has acquired the business of 22 Shopko pharmacies in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to a release. Shopko patient files will merge into existing Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in the …

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Iowa business leaders bullish on ‘19

Nearly three-quarters of Iowa Association of Business and Industry members said in a December poll that they expect higher sales next year.

They were in a good mood about other indicators, too. 

“If the outlook for Q1 …

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Arcade bar Up-Down is expanding in Des Moines’ East Village

East Village bar and arcade Up-Down wants to start 2019 by doubling its size, the Des Moines Register reports. The popular basement bar that teams nostalgic arcade games with craft beer and cocktails plans to expand …

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Barnums’ promotional items are humbug, Iowa AG suit says

The Iowa attorney general’s office has sued a Davenport resident, alleging that his businesses promised to create and distribute promotional items — including posters promoting high school sports teams — but instead defrauded small businesses across the …

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Seneca Cos. announces senior leadership changes

Seneca Cos. has named Chris Biellier as vice president of Environmental Services and strategic partnerships. In addition to oversight of Seneca’s Environmental Services and Remediation & Process Controls divisions, Biellier, who has been with Seneca for …

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Woman wins $700,000 judgment over Party City firing

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: A Waterloo woman who was fired hours before starting maternity leave has won $656,000 in punitive damages from Party City Corp. A Black Hawk County jury also awarded Kellie Norris $40,000 in back …

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Guest Opinion: Questions to ask in an exit plan

Exit planning can be a challenging but extremely rewarding endeavor. Shifting from a growth “day to day” mindset toward one where my clients look beyond today can be quite challenging.  However, taking time to reflect …

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Leaders Survey: Greater D.M.’s growth

In the 2018 Business Record’s Leaders Survey, we asked readers about many topics. Some results and comments were published in the Nov. 30 issue. (You can read them here.) We’re publishing extra results this week in …

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Dec. 7: First Fridays – Annie Woods

Host: Greater Des Moines Partnership and Iowa Women’s Business Center 
About: The goal of First Fridays is for the aspiring entrepreneurs and the people of Des Moines to hear from business owners and entrepreneurs who have helped …