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Video Warehouse, one of the last remaining D.M. movie rental stores, closing in 2021

Des Moines Register: Video Warehouse, one of the last remaining movie rental businesses in the Des Moines metro area, is closing. The store at 5801 Franklin Ave. is selling off its inventory, including DVDs, a few …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2020
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JCI Industries acquired by Ohio Transmission Corp.

Ohio Transmission Corp., an industrial equipment service provider and distributor based in Columbus, Ohio, has acquired JCI Industries Inc., a provider of pumps, motors, controls, field service and remanufacturing to commercial, industrial and environmental customers throughout the …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2020
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Guest opinion: Our digital recovery: How Iowa’s businesses will bounce back

Across America, the top issue on many minds as 2020 comes to a close is the economy. Iowa is no different – for many Iowans, it is their primary concern, second only to the coronavirus …
By Submitted by Brian Waller, president, Technology Association of Iowa | Dec 22, 2020
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New Drake neighborhood hotel open for business

A view of the newly opened Home2 Suites by Hotel and retail space in the 2600 block of University Avenue. Photo by Kathy A. Bolten

The hospitality industry has been among the hardest hit during the …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Dec 18, 2020
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Iowa Business Council elects new officers

The Iowa Business Council this week elected its officers for 2021-22, naming Tim Yaggi as chair. Yaggi, the president and CEO of Pella Corp., takes over from retiring chair Mary Andringa of Vermeer Corp. Other …
By BPC Staff | Dec 18, 2020
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Iowa Business Council releases agenda for 2021 Legislature

The Iowa Business Council today released its legislative agenda for 2021, focusing on child care, broadband, housing and competitive tax policy for the session that is scheduled to convene on Jan. 11. 

Business Council President …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 17, 2020
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Where’s Kohl’s? Proposed master plan for Merle Hall Mall excludes retailer

A proposed Merle Hay Mall master plan was released today. The master plan includes the footprint of a proposed new ice arena and hotel, both of which would take up space now occupied by Kohl’s …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Dec 14, 2020
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26 Iowa business owners complete Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program

Twenty-six small business owners completed the fourth Iowa class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program through 15 Iowa community colleges. Participants completed the 100-hour curriculum in a fully virtual format, studying business growth, operations, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2020
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Iowa restaurants say they’ve lost $1.45 billion in 2020, and fear the worst is still to come

Des Moines Register: A survey of Iowa restaurants, released by the Iowa Restaurant Association on Thursday, found that 88% of owners expect revenues to drop further in the next three months. The survey estimated that Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2020
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Fareway to purchase third-generation family grocery store in Colfax

Fareway Stores Inc. agreed to purchase Shugar’s, a third-generation, family-owned grocery store founded in 1936 and located in Colfax. Fareway will interview existing Shugar’s employees in the coming days and anticipates the store being closed …
By BPC Staff | Dec 11, 2020