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Iowa Business Council’s Q3 Outlook shows manufacturing slowdown beginning to be felt

The state’s manufacturers are beginning to feel the effects of a slowdown that has been forecast by some economists, according to the Iowa Business Council’s third-quarter Economic Outlook, which was released today.

The report shows …

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ABI quarterly survey shows diverse business outlooks for upcoming quarter

In the quarterly business survey sent to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board members, businesses provided a balanced outlook on sales for the next quarter. About 39% of respondents anticipate sales to expand, …

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Hotel association recognizes statewide leaders

The Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association recently announced its inaugural honorees for the group’s statewide industry awards. Each honoree was selected by the association’s board of directors and will be recognized at an awards luncheon …

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Stuffed Olive relocating to the CC on Court Avenue

The Stuffed Olive, a martini bar and restaurant, is relocating to the CC, a downtown building being redeveloped into an upscale entertainment destination. The Stuffed Olive is currently located at 208 Third St. The venue …

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Local McDonald’s manager recognized as top performer

Jesus Barahona, manager of the McDonald’s franchise restaurant at 1345 E. Euclid in Des Moines, won a Ray Kroc Award, an accolade that recognizes the top-performing McDonald’s restaurant managers globally. Barahona was one of 395 …

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2 Iowa companies among U.S. Chamber of Commerce top 70 small businesses

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce selected Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design in Des Moines and Hands Up Communications in Cedar Rapids as two of America’s top 70 small businesses. More than 15,000 applications were submitted …

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Hy-Vee awards grants to minority- and woman-owned businesses

Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and woman-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUnity Inclusive Business Summit at the University Club in downtown Moline, Ill. During the pitch competition, 14 companies from across the Midwest presented …

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VIDEO: Rewatch Envision Iowa Think Tank #3

In the third Envision Iowa Think Tank, we explored infrastructure needs, including energy, transportation, broadband, housing, child care, health care and more. Iowa Business Council CEO Joe Murphy kicked off the event with a keynote …

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Central College to launch new craft beer to support Journey Scholarship Fund

Central College has partnered with Gezellig Brewing Co. in Newton and Pella Hops Co. on a new craft beer, Forever Dutch Lager, to help support its Journey Scholarship Fund. Central became the first private college …

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Hubbell now offering single-family house rentals

Hubbell Homes and Indigo Living, both owned by Hubbell Realty Co., are renting single-family houses in the Des Moines area. Fifty-six two- to four-bedroom houses are planned. The photo shows the kitchen and living room…
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