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Four Iowa leaders to be honored as Legends in Manufacturing

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and Elevate Advanced Manufacturing will recognize four manufacturing leaders on Oct. 4 at ABI’s annual Legends in Manufacturing dinner, which will be held in Ankeny. The four Legends in Manufacturing …
By BPC Staff | Sep 8, 2022
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Casey’s launches Busch Light breakfast pizza

Axios Des Moines: It’s a match made in Iowa heaven — Casey’s is launching a limited run of its Busch Light breakfast pizza starting today. The “Ultimate Beer Cheese Breakfast Pizza” consists of a Busch Light …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2022
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WesleyLife, Trixies to open high-end salons at three Iowa senior communities

WesleyLife and Trixies Salon and Spa are partnering to create a full-service salon and spa where customers of all generations can connect and build relationships while receiving beauty and wellness services close to home. The …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2022
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NOTEBOOK: ONE GOOD READ: Companies used to announce products. Now they ‘drop’ them.

A product launch is not as simple as it used to be. Thanks to technology a product “drop” has become a powerful tool for brands to build buzz, Christopher Mims writes for the Wall Street Journal. A …
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2022
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SBA opens nominations for 2023 Small Business Week Awards

The SBA’s Iowa District Office is now accepting nominations for the 2023 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award. Iowa District Small Business Week categories …
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2022
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Report: Share of Iowans employed by small businesses dips

Iowa had a net increase in the total number of business openings in the initial year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but total jobs lost outpaced total jobs added during that same period, according to the …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Sep 6, 2022
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Foam Carwash Express acquired by Champion Xpress

Foam Carwash Express in Urbandale has been acquired by Champion Xpress Carwash, launching Champion’s entrance into the Des Moines-area market and its third location in Iowa. According to a news release, Champion Xpress Carwash is …
By BPC Staff | Sep 2, 2022
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Peoples Co. launches energy management division

Peoples Co., a land transaction and management business licensed in all major agricultural regions, has launched an energy management division to help clients maximize and diversify revenue streams, the Clive-based group announced. The energy management …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2022
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USDA Secretary Vilsack says small meat processor grants will add resilience

Des Moines Register: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it’s sending nearly $22 million to about 110 local and regional lockers and meatpacking facilities in 37 states to enable them to process more livestock and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2022
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Leeds West Groups acquires 3 Big O Tires stores in Iowa

Leeds West Groups, a Greenwood Village, Colo.-based firm that acquires, owns and manages national automotive repair franchise brands, has acquired Big O Tires locations in Altoona, Ankeny and Urbandale. Leeds West Groups purchased the locations from …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2022