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Cycling and trails study shows economic impact in 99 Iowa counties

Cycling and trail use in every Iowa county contributes significantly to local economies and workforce development, according to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s newly released Economic Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study Phase II, conducted by Scioto Analysis with Iowa DOT support. The study reveals that 40% of recreational cyclists ride at least twice monthly, driving substantial…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Funding recap: Q2 2025

The Iowa Economic Development Authority awards funding to startups in the form of low-interest loans through its Innovation Continuum, which includes five funds that are designed to offer companies non-dilutive funding at every stage of business growth. The funds are: Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR), Demonstration Fund and the Innovation Acceleration Fund, which offers Launch,…
By Lisa Rossi | Sep 12, 2025
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ABI announces 2025 Legends in Manufacturing

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and Elevate Iowa Manufacturing will recognize four manufacturing leaders on Oct. 14 at the annual Legends in Manufacturing awards program, as part of ABI’s Iowa Manufacturing Conference. The four Legends in Manufacturing awardees were nominated for their contributions to the manufacturing industry. According to ABI, the winners selected this year have…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Iowa College Foundation names new president-elect

The Iowa College Foundation has announced the appointment of Tara K. Connolly as president-elect. Connolly will work closely with current president Ed Finn to ensure a smooth leadership transition and continue supporting Iowa’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities. She has more than two decades of experience in higher education and philanthropy, most recently serving as executive director of the…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Central Iowa builders involved in $35.9M rural workforce housing tax credits program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $35.9 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 36 counties across the state. The awards will fund 63 projects expected to create nearly 2,000 new residential units; 1,217 in large communities and 752 in smaller towns. “When families can find quality, affordable homes, they put down…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Paddles, pedals and profits: The economic power of Iowa’s trails

On a hot summer day in Iowa, it’s easy to find bicyclists buzzing along trails and paddlers floating down rivers and lakes. Many of these bicyclists, paddlers and anglers contribute to the local economy by visiting shops to buy gear before a ride, gassing up their car or relaxing at a restaurant or brewery.  Iowa’s…
By Gigi Wood | Sep 12, 2025
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On Leadership: Balancing adaptability and discipline when the future is uncertain

In recent months, I have been interviewed several times about the impact of tariff increases. In preparing for those conversations, I turned to business leaders across industries. Almost unanimously, they described the challenge of operating in an environment thick with uncertainty. Some said they were pausing big decisions. Others engaged in elaborate scenario planning. A…
By Suzanna de Baca | Sep 12, 2025
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Meet Tami Nielsen, new CEO of Food Bank of Iowa

Tami Nielsen, the new president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, remembers a classmate who came to school hungry when she was in fifth grade in Des Moines. He came to school “ravenous” on Monday morning, she said, and the teacher reached into his drawer and gave him food. “I always had plenty;…
By Lisa Rossi | Sep 12, 2025
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