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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…
By BPC Staff | Apr 6, 2022
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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 …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Apr 6, 2022
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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, …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 4, 2022
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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 …
By BPC Staff | Apr 4, 2022
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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 …
By BPC Staff | Mar 30, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Consumers switching brands based on cost, availability

I stood in the grocery aisle recently with a can of chicken noodle soup in each hand. One can, a familiar name brand, cost nearly $3; the store-named brand was $1.98. The name brand was …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Mar 30, 2022
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Principal releases data from ‘check-in’ survey of owners of small to medium-sized businesses

In response to the ever-changing operating environment for small and midsize businesses, Principal Financial Group recently conducted a “check-in” with business owners across the United States. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 business owners …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 29, 2022
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VP Harris, interior secretary to speak at 2022 SBA Women’s Business Summit

Speakers for the Small Business Administration’s 2022 Women’s Business Summit include Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the SBA announced Wednesday. “This year’s summit reflects the Biden-Harris administration’s focus and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 24, 2022
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Hy-Vee announces layoffs as company phases out ‘COVID projects’

Axios Des Moines: Hy-Vee laid off an undisclosed number of employees earlier this week as the company transitions into a “post-COVID world,” company officials said Wednesday. Positions had been hired for “COVID-related projects” that are no …
By BPC Staff | Mar 24, 2022
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Almost Famous Popcorn acquires Noble Popcorn, expands to Sac City

Corridor Business Journal: Almost Famous Popcorn Co. announced Tuesday the acquisition of Sac City-based Noble Popcorn. The Sac City facility expands Almost Famous’ store footprint that right now consists of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Sydney …
By BPC Staff | Mar 23, 2022