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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
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New tenant for Crescent Building announced

HomeGrown, a Wichita, Kan.-based breakfast and lunch eatery, will open a location in December in the Crescent Building, Krause+ announced.

The Crescent Building is at 555 17th St. in Des Moines. Big Grove Brewery and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2022
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Project labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches

Project labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches
Axios Des Moines: A contractor that faces tens of thousands of dollars in late penalties from the city of Des Moines is the subject of more than …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2022
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Barrel House opens in Des Moines’ East Village

The Barrel House recently opened in redeveloped space at 401 E. Court Ave. in Des Moines’s East Village. Photo by Kathy A. Bolten

Barrel House operators knew when the Davenport-based brew pub began expanding several years …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Aug 25, 2022
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Raygun to open store in Davenport

Des Moines Register: Des Moines-based retail chain Raygun, well-known nationwide for its apparel featuring bold statements and quippy taglines, is opening a store in Davenport in November. The company’s Quad Cities expansion will mark its fifth …
By BPC Staff | Aug 25, 2022
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Iowa unemployment insurance rates to drop to 24-year low in 2023

The schedule of unemployment insurance rates used to tax Iowa employers will drop to its lowest level in 24 years in 2023, Gov. Kim Reyolds and Iowa Workforce Development announced today. Beginning Jan. 1, contribution …
By BPC Staff | Aug 24, 2022