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Second Black and Brown Business Summit looks to secure future of diverse businesses

Angela Jackson is senior vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Athene and the chairperson of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s DEI committee, which plans the Athene Black and Brown Business Summit. …

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WDM council approves land use changes for Suite Shots; lawsuit filed in effort to stop development

The West Des Moines City Council on Monday approved zoning changes for a 26-acre site south of Grand Avenue on which Suite Shots, a golf entertainment venue, is planned. Below: The map shows a possible layout of …

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New downtown restaurant will open to public in summer

Allora, a new restaurant in the Krause Gateway Center, offers guests a view of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines. Photo special to the Business Record

Allora, a modern, Italian-inspired restaurant, has opened in …

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News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge funds

Associated Press: Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is facing renewed pressure from a hedge fund to speed up its transition to digital publishing and consider adding new digital-savvy leaders to its board after successfully fighting off a …

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Aureon hosting launch party for new downtown data center

Aureon, along with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Technology Association of Iowa and the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, will host an event Wednesday in honor of the launch of its new 616 …

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Partnership hosting webinar on high school apprenticeships

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Future Ready DSM webinar on April 27 at 10 a.m. featuring a panel discussion on how to create opportunities for students to participate in area businesses. Organizations …

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Amana Colonies planning agritourism site near reopened theater

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Amana Colonies, long known for family-style meals and Oktoberfest, are planning an agritourism venue that could include pick-your-own produce, tree houses, corncrib slides and a beer garden. The agritourism site will be …

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Partnership launches survey to learn more about needs of minority-owned businesses

Minority-owned businesses in Central Iowa are being invited to participate in a survey that is designed to provide a better understanding of the needs of diverse business owners in the region. The Inclusive Small Business Owners …

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Baeth named Iowa Small Business Person of the Year by SBA

The U.S. Small Business Administration this week announced the 2022 Small Business Persons of the Year winners. Iowa’s 2022 SBA Small Business Person of the Year is Kimberly Baeth, president and owner of Golden Openings in …

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Crescent Chevrolet sign in Des Moines declared local landmark

Des Moines Register: Des Moines’ Landmark Review Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve landmark status for the Crescent Chevrolet sign at 555 17th St., and renovation plans for the site where it has sat since 1968 …