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IBC’s 2024 Competitive Dashboard shows manufacturing sector continues to lead Iowa’s economy

Iowa’s gross state product saw a more than 9.5% increase year over year in 2023, and the state’s median household income rose by 6%, suggesting continued annual economic growth, according to the Iowa Business Council’s …

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Iowa House GOP leader ‘pretty confident’ 2024 will bring more action on taxes

With four days to go before the Iowa House of Representatives and Senate gaveled in the 2024 legislative session, House Speaker Pat Grassley told the Business Record he felt “pretty confident” that the GOP majority …

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Insurance ‘vital and growing industry’ in Iowa

Jim Lewis’ mantra for doing anything is “start with the why.” 

In September, the 62-year-old entrepreneur was named executive director of the Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Iowa Tippie …

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Obesity presents significant economic challenges in Iowa, new report shows

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Shaping the Future

Much has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, from the way we work and learn to how we interact and socialize. Overcoming the many challenges has led to innovation and adaptation in the world of academia, …

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Meet the new CEO of Kreg Tool

Edward McGreen was named the new CEO of Ankeny-based Kreg Tool in early April. He joined the company, which makes tools for do-it-yourself woodworkers, as chief financial officer in September 2022. Before joining Kreg, McGreen …

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SPAL USA expanding footprint in Ankeny

SPAL Automotive, headquartered in Italy, plans to expand its presence in Ankeny with the construction of a $35 million state-of-the-art manufacturing, distribution and office facility that would be built in Crosswinds Business Park.

The company …

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Here’s how panelists describe Des Moines’ commercial real estate sector

A sold-out crowd of over 400 people attended the Business Record’s annual Commercial Real Estate Forum on April 19 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel.

Panelists included Matt Anderson, Des Moines’ deputy city manager; …

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Construction begins on Dupaco learning lab in Waukee

Construction has started on a Dupaco Community Credit Union learning lab branch at 1090 E. Hickman Road in Waukee.

Plans for the branch office were first announced in late 2020.

The branch is Dubuque-based Dupaco credit union’s …

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Here’s some of the new technology going into office buildings

Alex Lange, vice president of strategy and innovation for the National Association of Realtors, this month gave a presentation to CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Iowa about how advancements in technology are revolutionizing the commercial …