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Oak Park restaurant sets up test kitchen in downtown Des Moines

Space at the Temple for Performing Arts in downtown Des Moines is being used as a culinary lab for Oak Park, a fine dining restaurant that will be the anchor tenant of a redevelopment project …

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Val Air Ballroom awarded historic tax credits for renovations

The Val Air Ballroom will get more than $3.4 million in tax credits from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for renovations. Business Record file photo.

The renovation of the Val Air Ballroom is one of …

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French fries and beer may help calm ‘perfect storm’ at favorite restaurants

Jessica Dunker, president and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association. Business Record file photo

There will likely be more surprise closings or sales of restaurants this year as the industry copes with a “perfect storm” …

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Spaghetti Works closes its doors, citing safety concerns in Court Avenue District

Spaghetti Works, a popular restaurant in downtown Des Moines’ Court Avenue district, closed its doors for good on Monday. Photos by Emily Kestel

Spaghetti Works, a popular and long-standing business in Des Moines’ historic Court …

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Iowa tourism organizations, individuals receive awards at 2023 conference

The Iowa Tourism Office recognized 25 outstanding businesses and events in the tourism industry during the 2023 Iowa Tourism Conference held in Altoona. The awards, divided into metro and rural distinctions, were made in 13 …

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Majority of Iowa manufacturers planning capital expenditures

Iowa manufacturers are set to make significant strategic investments in their organizations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry Quarterly Business Survey.

The survey found that …

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Palmer Group promotes Leto to CEO

David Leto

West Des Moines-based employment agency Palmer Group announced Monday that President David Leto has been promoted to chief executive officer. According to a news release, the newly created position is part of Palmer …

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Verizon expands 5G network in Iowa

Verizon announced that Ames, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City can now access its 5G Ultra Wideband network. The service areas include downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus, downtown Ames and the Iowa …

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Warner named Iowa’s 2023 Small Business Person of the Year

Aaron Warner

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Iowa’s recipient is ProCircular President …

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Industry vet Sellberg appointed interim chief of product and chief of staff at Coviance

Mike Sellberg

Coviance, formerly LenderClose, announced that Mike Sellberg has joined its leadership team as interim chief of product and chief of staff. With over 30 years of experience in operations, technology and marketing, Sellberg …