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New association formed to promote Iowa tourism

Corridor Business Journal: Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) has been launched as a new statewide public-private tourism association, officials announced in a news release. For decades, Iowa’s travel industry has been organized by regional associations, and …
By BPC Staff | Apr 26, 2021
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SBA reopens Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications

Applications are open for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, designed for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums, movie theaters, live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives. The …
By BPC Staff | Apr 26, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Post pandemic shopping spree is underway

Consumers are buying more of everything, from champagne and skirts to shaving kits as retail sales rise while the world opens up with more people getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Consumers are also booking more plane trips, …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 26, 2021
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Midwest Growth Partners invests in two leading ag equipment dealers

Midwest Growth Partners, a food- and ag-focused private equity fund manager with offices in West Des Moines and Omaha, announced its most recent platform investment. MGP partnered with co-investors Summit Equity Group, Northcreek Mezzanine and company …
By BPC Staff | Apr 26, 2021
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Smash Park announces new Pella location, with plans to expand nationally

Des Moines Register: Smash Park, the popular “eatertainment” venue in West Des Moines, is opening its first franchised location in Pella next year, the company announced today. The new location will mark Smash Park’s first of …
By BPC Staff | Apr 22, 2021
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Bergman leads new licensing company for high-tech building cleaning process

The Heritage Group in Des Moines announced that it launched a cleaning technology licensing company, SPMC LLC, in the summer of 2020 to support its Science-Proven Microbial Control program. John Bergman, who has held real estate management …
By BPC Staff | Apr 21, 2021
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Demolition of former Sears building nearing completion

A pile of rubble is all that remains of the former Sears department store at Merle Hay Mall.

Removal of the former Sears building at Merle Hay Mall is nearing completion. The building has been …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Apr 21, 2021
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Fareway adding online shopping to more stores

Fareway Stores Inc. is expanding its online shopping option to nearly 50 of its grocery stores and meat markets, offering curbside pickup at more of its locations. In a news release, the company said it …
By BPC Staff | Apr 19, 2021
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Hyper Energy Bar proposed in West Des Moines

A Hyper Energy Bar is proposed at 3737 Woodland Ave. in West Des Moines. The drive-thru and walk-up shop would be located north of Valley High School and near office buildings. Business Record file rendering

Plans …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Apr 19, 2021
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SBA provides details on applying for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman on Friday announced key details on application requirements, eligibility and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund is part of the American Rescue …
By BPC Staff | Apr 19, 2021