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Alcohol sales, licenses up in Iowa

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Alcohol sales in Iowa increased 4 percent in fiscal year 2016 over a year ago, the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Division reported Wednesday. Total alcohol sales reached nearly $289 million, with overall revenues surpassing …

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Jan. 10: Downtown Council – Guru BBQ

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce About: Get the scoop on downtown news and member news at this popular Downtown Chamber coffee & networking event. When: 8 to 9 a.m. Where: Guru BBQ

Learn …

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Middle-market business conditions improve strongly

Business conditions for the U.S. middle market improved strongly from a year ago, according to the latest Middle Market Business Index compiled by RSM US LLP. The fourth-quarter index rose to 120.1, up from a calendar-year low of …

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Dec. 20: DIG – Wellmark YMCA

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce About: The Downtown DIG program is an event offering insight into Downtown Des Moines development projects. The goal is to inform the downtown community about area projects at their…
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Des Moines-based West End Salvage lands in LeClaire

Cedar Valley Business Monthly: Another Iowa native and picker with star power among do-it-yourselfers is putting down roots in LeClaire. Don Short, owner of the Des Moines-based West End Architectural Salvage and star of the HGTV/DIY …

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Online retail giant Amazon to charge sales tax in Iowa

KCCI-TV: Online retailer giant Amazon says it will no longer be tax-free for Iowans starting Jan. 1. An Amazon spokeswoman said, “Amazon will be required to collect sales tax in Iowa beginning on Jan. 1, 2017,”…
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SBA backed $5.4M in area loans in November

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 14 private loans for a combined $5.4 million in Central Iowa during November.


The businesses together agreed to create 39 jobs and retain 82. The Central Iowa area includes…
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Casey’s earnings take a hit from drop in fuel margins

Casey’s General Stores Inc. reported diluted earnings per share of $1.44 for the second quarter of its 2107 fiscal year, compared with $2 per share for the same quarter a year ago. As of the …

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UI students offer business consulting

The University of Iowa is looking for startups and small businesses that could use business consulting services from UI students. The services are provided by teams of three to five students during the spring semester under the …

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Surveys point to higher holiday weekend spending

Consumers are feeling somewhat more upbeat about current economic conditions, according to a holiday sales forecast by Wells Fargo & Co. And several surveys conducted over the weekend indicate that Americans spent more than last…