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New Krispy Kreme opening in West Des Moines

A new Krispy Kreme shop is set to open Tuesday at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines. The shop at 206 Jordan Creek Parkway will offer Krispy Kreme’s classic menu, including the Original …

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HFW Cos. and Iowa-based Invision form strategic growth partnership

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Dotdash Meredith announces it will lay off 7% of its workforce

Dotdash Meredith will lay off 274 people, or 7% of its total workforce, in response to the current economic climate and the challenges facing the advertising industry, the company announced today.

Dotdash Meredith CEO Neil Vogel announced …

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Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce announces new partnership with Kum & Go

Des Moines-based Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce announced today ahead of National Hot Sauce Day a collaboration with Kum & Go to offer Lola’s brand hot sauces as a condiment for the convenience store’s new menu …

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Ames Chamber of Commerce announces 2022 annual award winners

The Ames Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2022 Annual Award winners, including Danfoss as business of the year. Since 1987, the Ames chamber has recognized individuals and businesses who have shown exemplary service and …

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Norwalk hires firm to help develop retail strategy

Retail Strategies, a community development firm based in Birmingham, Ala., has been hired by the city of Norwalk to develop a retail development plan. The City Council recently approved a yearlong agreement with the group. …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces 2023 Small Business Success Summit

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s sixth annual Small Business Success Summit will take place on March 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the FFA Enrichment Center on Des Moines Area Community College’s Ankeny …

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Fareway focuses on growth through pandemic’s economic downturn

If you don’t live near a Fareway grocery store or see one as you drive around your community, chances are you will soon.

The Boone-based grocery store has opened 11 stores from 2020 to 2022, …

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Local veteran opens new fitness concept in Des Moines after heart episode

An in-home and on-site personal training brand recently opened in Des Moines. GYMGUYZ brings certified personal trainers and fitness equipment to people’s homes and businesses to deliver a variety of customized workout programs, from weight …

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Hy-Vee announces multiple executive leadership changes

Hy-Vee Inc. publicly announced today multiple changes to its executive leadership team that were announced to stockholders during the company’s recent annual stockholder meeting.

Hy-Vee CEO Jeremy Gosch was named vice chairman of the company’s …