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Fewer businesses offering remote work, U.S. labor study shows

Delta Dental of Iowa’s permanent post-pandemic work structure includes flexibility.

When the pandemic shuttered offices three years ago, employers were forced to find ways to keep workers productive as well as safe. Remote work became …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 12, 2023
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Scale DSM accelerator application deadline is May 14

The Scale DSM accelerator program is set to return for its second annual cohort, from June 13 to Dec. 12, aiming to assist minority-owned small businesses across Greater Des Moines to sustain growth. The program …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2023
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Learn about Des Moines’ endangered buildings

The Des Moines Heritage Trust recently released a list of seven “endangered buildings” in Des Moines. 

The list was released as a way of shining a spotlight on historically and culturally significant buildings at risk …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 8, 2023
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IWD awards $3.4M in new funding for Registered Apprenticeship programs

Iowa Workforce Development announced $3.47 million in new funding designated to create or expand Registered Apprenticeship programs across Iowa. The funding will be spread across two types of programs, the Iowa Apprenticeship Act (15B) and …
By Business Record Staff | May 8, 2023
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Fareway to sponsor court at new Norwalk fieldhouse

Fareway Stores Inc., a Boone-based grocery chain, is the latest sponsor for Norwalk Central, a planned mixed-use development in the center of Norwalk. An indoor multisports court at the soon-to-be built City State Bank Norwalk …
By Business Record Staff | May 4, 2023
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Goldman Sachs survey: Small business owners worry about access to capital

Over the past year, Des Moines-based small business owner TJ Tollakson has experienced the effects of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation by raising interest rates.

Rates have increased on a line of credit …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 4, 2023
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Iowa-based company announces plans to add locations in Omaha

The Stuffed Olive and Roxxy, two popular establishments from Iowa, are set to take their successful business models and entertainment features to Omaha’s Capitol District later this year. The new locations, scheduled to open this …
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2023
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$379,000 in grants to support youth internships in high-demand fields

The state awarded $379,000 in grants Friday through the Summer Youth Internship Program, which provides funding to employers, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that sponsor internship programs for Iowa youths between the ages of 14 …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2023
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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces the return of Out to Lunch series

Starting on May 17, Downtown Des Moines will host the Out to Lunch series, a midday summer event that features local food trucks and live music by local artists. The event series, scheduled for seven …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 28, 2023
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UNI Advance Iowa to offer first Employee Ownership Conference

The University of Northern Iowa’s Advance Iowa is set to host the first Employee Ownership Conference on May 11 at the DMACC campus in Newton, with keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg. The conference aims …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 28, 2023