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Quarterly small business optimism survey takes January bounce

Small business owners expressed a level of optimism not seen in a year in the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey, conducted Jan. 11-15. The index’s overall score rose to 67, a 13-point gain…
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Event Feb. 25: Opportunities for small businesses to participate in Principal Charity Classic

Principal Charity Classic supporters will host a free event from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Bankers Trust Co. branch at 620 S. 60th St., West Des Moines, to discuss “new high-value, low-cost …

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Event March 3: ABI event set for Grinnell

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s “Connecting Statewide Leaders” series will visit Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. March 3. The luncheon event will feature a panel discussion and time for networking. More details and a …

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Hawkeye Lunch & Learn series returns

The Hawkeye Lunch & Learn lecture series returns this semester with monthly lectures over the noon hour in the University of Iowa’s John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in downtown Des Moines. The spring lecture …

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WDM chamber seeks Emerging Citizen of the Year nominations

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has annually hosted a Citizen of the Year Celebration to honor people who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication to service and general betterment of the community. This year, the …

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Lidgett featured in Better Homes and Gardens video series

Square One DSM client Liz Lidgett is featured in a new video series by Better Homes and Gardens entitled, “The Art Hunter.” Lidgett helps clients discover creative solutions for displaying art in their homes. “Liz…
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Iowa newspaper group tags Register as best paper

The Iowa Newspaper Association has named The Des Moines Register as its Newspaper of the Year. The honor was announced at the association’s annual conference in Des Moines last week. The paper won awards in …

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Wells re-elected as IBC chairman

Mike Wells

The Iowa Business Council has re-elected Michael Wells, president and CEO of Wells Enterprises Inc. in Le Mars, as chairman. Ben McLean, CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems in Des Moines, was chosen …

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Wells re-elected as IBC chairman

Mike Wells

The Iowa Business Council has re-elected Michael Wells, president and CEO of Wells Enterprises Inc. in Le Mars, as chairman. Ben McLean, CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems in Des Moines, was chosen …

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Millennials ‘a new driving force’ for businesses

Millennials are entering the workforce in record numbers and are changing the way businesses are run, according to new research from Principal Financial Group Inc.


Millennial business owners have an overall healthier outlook on their…