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High-profile Highland Park building underwent structural repairs before start of renovation

The exterior of the building that houses Chuck’s Restaurant will be refreshed as part of a $1.24 million renovation. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates Architects LLC

Before a $1.24 million renovation could begin on a …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Dec 1, 2020
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Shazam Network debit purchases up 21% in early Cyber Monday traffic

Online purchases have recorded healthy double-digit gains so far this Cyber Monday, based on data reported by Shazam. The national debit network based in Greater Des Moines reported a 21% increase in transaction counts compared …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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State enforcement of COVID policies in bars, restaurants heats up

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: State regulators have stepped up enforcement of public health orders related to bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, records show. Earlier this fall, hundreds of complaints were filed but only two actions …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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Iowa stores were calm on Black Friday

Des Moines Register: Malls and big-box stores in Iowa and across the country remained calm and mainly quiet on Black Friday — an indication of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the U.S. economy at the unofficial …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2020
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‘Iowa Coffee Tour’ box aims to support small-batch roasters

The Lokoly Coffee Club is partnering with four small-batch coffee roasters from across the state to create a limited-time offering, the “Iowa Coffee Tour” specialty coffee box. To create the box, Lokoly has collaborated with …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 25, 2020
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Catch of the day: Is Iowa poised to be leader in seafood production?

Left: Joe Sweeney, CEO of Eagle’s Catch in Ellsworth, a farm that grows tilapia for specialty markets across the country. Right: Eagle’s Catch is located in Ellsworth’s industrial park, located along Interstate Highway 35. Photos provided by …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 25, 2020
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Trading the links for LinkedIn

Businesses have had to find new ways to network with clients as COVID-19 continues to spread and guidelines for avoiding public gatherings remain in place.

According to a study by Iowa State University, as people …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 20, 2020
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$40 million renovation of Hippee Building complete

Before a $40 million restoration project could begin on a century-plus-old historic downtown Des Moines building, its interior had to be gutted.  


The demolition uncovered numerous surprises.


Hardwood maple floors were discovered underneath carpeting on …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Nov 19, 2020
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Midwest Alarm Services acquires TED Systems

Des Moines-based Midwest Alarm Services has acquired TED Systems LLC, a Kansas City-based fire detection and security solutions provider for commercial, industrial and health care markets, Midwest Alarm Services said in a statement. TED Systems …
By BPC Staff | Nov 19, 2020
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Hy-Vee to carry Des Moines-based BLK & Bold tea, coffee

BLK & Bold co-founders Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson. Contributed photo by BLK & Bold

BLK & Bold is now available through the Hy-Vee supermarket chain, bringing specialty tea and coffee products to 175 retail stores …
By KATE HAYDEN | Nov 18, 2020