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Shopko closing nine Iowa stores as retail chain declares bankruptcy

Friday, January 18, 2019 11:34 AM

Shopko will shutter nine Iowa stores in the fallout of the retail chain’s financial problems.
NOTEBOOK - One Good Read: Don’t reply to your emails: The case for inbox infinity

BY SUZANNE BEHNKE

Thursday, January 17, 2019 3:39 PM

A few years ago, the goal of achieving “Inbox Zero” cropped up -- having an email inbox of 0. I’ve never reached that number. My inbox usually holds several dozen messages.
Jan. 22: Nonprofit or For-profit; What's the Difference?

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:12 AM
Fong's opening new location in the old Bordy's in the Drake neighborhood

Friday, January 11, 2019 10:58 AM

Fong's Pizza has announced it's opening a new location in the Drake neighborhood.
Burlington director named State Star by America’s Small Business Development Center

Thursday, January 10, 2019 10:36 AM

Janine Clover, regional director of the Southeastern Community College Small Business Development Center (SCC SBDC) in Burlington, has been named the 2019 Iowa State Star by the national organization America’s SBDC, Iowa State University reports.
St. Kilda restaurant expanding into Temple for the Performing Arts

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 3:15 PM

Des Moines' first Australian cafe has become known for its breakfast, lunch and coffee drinks — and now you'll have a second location to enjoy all it offers.
Iowa in top 10 for economic clout of businesses owned by women

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 11:07 AM

Women-owned businesses are doing quite well, thank you, according to a new study of business trends.
Godwin promoted to VP of operations for PolicyWorks

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 11:06 AM

West Des Moines-based PolicyWorks has promoted Brian Godwin, previously director of compliance solutions and interim CEO, to vice president of operations.
Uber, Netflix part of ‘new economy’ services now collecting Iowa sales tax

Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:40 AM

Iowans might notice a slight uptick in costs for rideshares or video-streaming subscriptions as the state’s sales tax on internet purchases begins this month, reports the Des Moines Register.
Help for burned-out leaders from local small business owner

BY SUZANNE BEHNKE

Friday, December 28, 2018 10:22 AM

A local small business owner tackled a big project in the last year to address leaders who are burned out. Her intent: To provide insights and ideas on leadership to anyone interested -- for free.

“The Influential Leader” is a series of 23 experts (speakers, authors, coaches) Kathleen Riessen vetted, researched and interviewed in the last year. It’s available now, with one interview getting released each day through Dec. 31.

Now, if you are interested and worried that you’ve missed many excerpts, don’t fret. For those interested and with some time on your hands with the upcoming New Year weekend, the series will be replayed Jan. 1-3. Sign up here. An email sent to you comes with a link to that day’s interview.

“I'm really passionate about this topic because I see so many leaders that are burned out and the rates of depression and anxiety are off the charts, especially among entrepreneurs," Riessen said.
Per Mar buys Barone and Polk Burnett Security Systems

Friday, December 21, 2018 3:41 PM

Per Mar Security Services has acquired Barone and Polk Burnett Security Systems from Iverify, making a play in Nebraska and Wisconsin.
Wish list for the 2019 Iowa Legislature

BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF

Friday, December 21, 2018 3:04 PM

Hands shot up. Questions and comments zigged and zagged over topics such as affordable housing, a new terminal for the Des Moines airport, education funding, supporting rural communities, and other matters.
NFIB reports drop in business optimism

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:18 AM

The National Federation of Independent Business found a small decline in business optimism in its November small business index.
Hy-Vee buys Shopko pharmacies in six states

Monday, December 17, 2018 3:28 PM

Hy-Vee Inc. has acquired the business of 22 Shopko pharmacies in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to a release.
Iowa business leaders bullish on ‘19

BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF

Monday, December 17, 2018 9:14 AM

Nearly three-quarters of Iowa Association of Business and Industry members said in a December poll that they expect higher sales next year.

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