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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 …

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Registration opens for National Small Business Week virtual summit

The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a free virtual summit May 2-5 during National Small Business Week, which is recognized during the first week of May. This year’s summit will include access to federal …

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Hy-Vee plans addition to store in Waukee, adding clothing, shoe shops

Hy-Vee Inc. is expanding its retail store at 1005 E. Hickman Road in Waukee by more than one-third, adding sports, shoe and clothing shops, information submitted to the city shows.

In addition, the retailer is expanding the…
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Willow on Grand event center opens after COVID-related delays

Willow on Grand, an event venue at 6011 Grand Ave.in Des Moines, opened recently. A garden center and a two-story residence that had been converted to other uses previously had been located on the property. Photo …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Demand for drive-thru properties jumps as companies shift to meet customer trends

The demand for drive-thru service boomed during the height of the pandemic as restaurants and coffee shops closed their dining rooms. That demand has continued to increase as customers have continued to enjoy the convenience, …

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Library of free digital tools now available to small businesses

The Small Business Digital Alliance, a new public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forward Inc., has published a collection of free resources to help small businesses expand their customer base, manage …

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Pew analysis: D.M. women under 30 make 87% of what male counterparts earn

Young women in the Des Moines metro area on average make 87% of what their male counterparts earn, according to new analysis by the Pew Research Center. Nationwide, women 30 and younger earn 93 cents for every …