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Bank economists predict upbeat consumers and robust sales for holiday season

Economists for Wells Fargo & Co. and Bank of the West are predicting that retail sales will come up roses on Black Friday and through the holiday shopping season.


Merchants might miss the flush cheeks…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 25, 2015
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Meredith thinking cash might sweeten merger deal – NY Post

The New York Post is reporting that Meredith Corp. is considering kicking in some cash to sweeten a $2.4 billion merger with Media General Inc. that is in jeopardy because of a rival offer to purchase …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Event Dec. 3: Partnership opens registration for legislative luncheon

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will reveal its legislative agenda at a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. A panel discussion featuring legislative leaders will be part …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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Ames Environmental merges with Impact7G, Inc.

Asbestos firm Ames Environmental Inc. has merged with Johnston-based Impact7G, Inc., a professional environmental and sustainability services firm. Ames Environmental will continue to provide asbestos and indoor air quality inspections, asbestos training, project management and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 25, 2015
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East Village Holiday Promenade still on

Despite the snowy forecast, the East Village will hold its Holiday Promenade tonight from 5-7 p.m. Businesses will have open houses to mark the beginning of the holiday season. Watch for photos at #HEVPromenade, and any …
By BPC Staff | Nov 20, 2015
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Baird named chairwoman of Iowa Chamber Alliance

The Iowa Chamber Alliance has named Dee Baird, president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, as chairwoman. She replaces Chairman Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The Iowa Chamber …
By BPC Staff | Nov 20, 2015
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Uniform company G&K settles discrimination case for $1.8M

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a $1.8 million settlement with nine facilities of G&K Services, including one in Pleasant Hill, to remedy systemic hiring and pay discrimination violations. G&K Services, which provides work …
By BPC Staff | Nov 20, 2015
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Event Nov. 20-22: Ames plans Startup Weekend

The international Startup Weekend events for Global Entrepreneurship will include a weekend of sessions in Ames Friday through Sunday. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Gerdin Business Building at Iowa State University. …
By BPC Staff | Nov 19, 2015
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U.S. Bank is top SBA lender to women-owned businesses

U.S. Bank will be recognized as the top Small Business Administration lender to women-owned businesses in Iowa for fiscal year 2015 on Nov. 19 at the NAWBO Central Iowa Celebration of Excellence event. U.S. Bank …
By BPC Staff | Nov 18, 2015
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Event Jan. 13: ABI to hold legislative briefing

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will hold a reception and legislative briefing Jan. 13 at the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Des Moines. More than 500 lawmakers and ABI members are expected to …
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2015