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UI helps Iowa business expand in Africa

The University of Iowa’s is assisting Iowa businesses interested in expanding in Africa. The university’s Institute for International Business will hold an International Entrepreneurship Summit at 1 p.m. April 8 in the Iowa Memorial Union. …

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UI helps Iowa business expand in Africa

The University of Iowa’s is assisting Iowa businesses interested in expanding in Africa. The university’s Institute for International Business will hold an International Entrepreneurship Summit at 1 p.m. April 8 in the Iowa Memorial Union. …

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Raymond James says West Bank is a ‘top performer,’ again

West Bancorporation Inc., parent company of West Bank, is among the top 10 percent of publicly traded banks with assets of between $500 million and $10 billion, Raymond James & Associates Inc. said. The financial …

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Capital Chiropractic recognized by SBDC

The Iowa Small Business Development Center announced Friday that Dr. Chris LoRang, chiropractor and owner of Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center in the East Village, is the winner of the SBDC’s Business of the Month …

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‘Boys’ clubs dominate elite group of startups

America’s largest and most powerful private companies might be the most exclusive boys’ club of all, according to Fortune.

 

Just 6.2 percent of board seats are held by women within U.S.-based “unicorn” companies, that rare …

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SBA backs $11.2 million in Iowa loans in February

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 35 loans from participating lenders for a combined $11.2 million for Iowa businesses. $4.97 million of that was awarded to businesses in Central Iowa.

 

Two key SBA programs …

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Antiques store buys old Dahl’s supermarket

A vacant former Dahl’s Foods store in West Des Moines is getting a new tenant, The Des Moines Register reports. The Picker Knows, an antique and collectibles retail store and auction house, is expected to open this …

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Workiva boosts revenue, but losses mount

Workiva Inc., in its first statement as a public company, reported higher revenues but mounting losses in 2014 as the cloud-based productivity company continued to develop products and add staff and widen its customer base.


Total revenue …

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Casey’s reports record third quarter Casey’s General Stores Inc. said Monday

Casey’s General Stores Inc. said Monday that improved margins on fuel sales and increased inside sales resulted in record earnings for its fiscal third quarter. The Ankeny-based company reported earnings per share of $1.01 for …

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Equipment auction service changes name

Housby Auctions in Des Moines announced that it has changed the name of the auction group from VOCON Auctions to Housby Auctions. The equipment auction and asset retirement service at 4747 N.E. 14th St. is part of …