AABP EP Awards 728x90

Retail and Business

DSC 6869

Iowa records 33,331 new business starts in 2021-22

Iowa had a record number of new business starts in the fiscal year that ended June 30, state officials announced. Between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 33,331 new businesses were registered in the state, …

DSC 6869

SBA offers grants to establish entrepreneurship training for disabled veterans

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new funding opportunity for eligible organizations to provide entrepreneurship training to service-disabled veterans. The funding — available to nonprofit, state and local governments, private firms and institutions of …

DSC 6869

Gun shop is proposed next to Iowa governor’s mansion

Axios Des Moines: A federally licensed firearms sales business would operate out of a home that’s across the street from Terrace Hill, under a Des Moines resident’s proposal. It could launch a battle about local governments’ …

DSC 6869

NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Does being nice hurt your career?

University of Iowa associate professor of management and entrepreneurship Rong Su has been conducting research to understand if being nice affects your career success, and her findings are shared in this Fast Company article. The first …

DSC 6869

Nine new stores coming to Outlets of Des Moines in 2022

Outlets of Des Moines has announced nine new stores that are opening at the outlet mall this year. Two stores, J. Crew Factory Outlet and Bizzy’s Boutique, are open now. The six stores set to open …

DSC 6869

EthOs names cause-marketing pioneer Raiola as ESG practice leader

EthOs, the organizational engagement company of Holmes Murphy, has hired Lou Raiola as environmental, social, and governance practice leader. Raiola, who has more than 30 years of experience championing causes that inspire social change through …

DSC 6869

Smash Park expanding into Omaha market

Smash Park, the self-described “eatertainment” venue, is expanding into Omaha, the West Des Moines-based company announced. The company expects to open its newest location in the Omaha suburb of La Vista in fall 2023. The …

DSC 6869

Twisted Vine Brewery opens in the East Village

Des Moines Register: Des Moines gained another craft brewery last month with the opening of Twisted Vine Brewery in the East Village. Touting a massive beer garden, Twisted Vine moved from its original location in West …

DSC 6869

NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Some surprising good news: Bookstores are booming and becoming more diverse

I can remember walking into Barnes and Noble as a kid and being amazed by how many books there were, and I’ve continued to enjoy visiting bookstores and seeing the unique character of the independent …

DSC 6869

Restaurant group seeks nominations for its annual Women to Watch award

The Iowa Restaurant Association is seeking nominations for its annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Award, which recognizes women in Iowa’s hospitality industry for their creativity, leadership and contributions. Nominations can be made by …