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Nordstrom to lay off more than 200 Cedar Rapids workers

Corridor Business Journal: Nordstrom plans to lay off more than 200 workers at its warehouse and distribution center in southwest Cedar Rapids, according to an Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act Notification (WARN) online announcement. According …

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SBA launches new course for women-owned businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a new course on its Ascent online learning platform that specifically explores ways women business owners can expand their small businesses into new, international markets. The course, titled …

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Broadlawns severs ties with coffee shop over its views on marriage, sexuality

Des Moines Register: Broadlawns Medical Center has severed ties with a religiously affiliated coffee shop just four months into its contract, saying some of the business’s beliefs on marriage and sexuality are at odds with the …

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Informational webinar available for Child Care Business Incentive Grant

Those interested in applying for the second round of Child Care Business Incentive grants are invited to learn more about the grant application process at a webinar on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. The grant helps businesses …

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Scornovacca’s Ristorante announces new Altoona and Urbandale locations

Des Moines Register: Scornovacca’s Ristorante, the Des Moines Italian restaurant chain known for its square-cut pizza pies with homemade sauces, announced it is opening two new locations in Altoona and Urbandale. The family-owned restaurant once had …

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ITA Group acquires experiential learning company NKD

ITA Group, a provider of corporate engagement solutions located in West Des Moines, announced today it has acquired London-based experiential learning company NKD.

NKD provides clients around the world with employee engagement and experiential learning solutions …

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Amazon warehouse projects delayed in Iowa cities

Des Moines Register: Amazon Inc., the giant online retailer, has delayed, canceled or closed 66 warehouses this year, according to the supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International. Projects on hold include a distribution center in Davenport, …

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Gov. Reynolds awards $26.6M in child care business incentive grants, announces second round of funding

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced $26.6 million in grant funding to 23 projects across the state that will help businesses create more child care options for their employees. The Child Care Business Incentive Grant is awarding 19 …

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High gas prices produce big profits for Casey’s General Stores

Des Moines Register: Led by increased profits from higher fuel prices, Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores reported a strong quarter. The gas station chain said it earned $152.9 million in net income for the period that ended …

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Ashley Joens signs NIL deal with Kum & Go

Iowa State basketball player Ashley Joens announced Thursday that she has signed a deal with Kum & Go, Cyclone Fanatic reported. Joens posted on social media platforms along with her favorite choices of food in the …