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Iowa Business Council’s 2025 legislative agenda aims to further tax competitiveness, support workforce growth

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) today announced its public policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization made up of the top leaders from 21 of Iowa’s largest …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index continues rise in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 105.8 in October from 105.4 in September.

When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are considered …

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Brown’s Shoe Fit relocates to Dallas Center

A longtime southwestern Iowa shoe wholesaler has relocated its headquarters to Dallas Center, where its management team hopes the company will be able to find employees and other resources to help it grow.

In October, …

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Partnership announces panel speakers for Legislative Leadership Breakfast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is expected to release its 2025 state legislative priorities on Dec. 3 during its annual Legislative Leadership Breakfast at Stoney Creek Hotel in Johnston. The regional economic development organization also …

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Rural mainstreet index reaches highest level in 15 months

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index for November remained below growth neutral for a 15th straight month but improved to 49.6 from October’s 37.1.

The state’s farmland price index rose to 41.1 from 38.6 in October, but …

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WDM Chamber announces 2025 board of directors

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2025 board of directors. According to a news release, the board term begins Jan. 1, with the first official meeting scheduled for …

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Johnston Economic Development Corp. board votes to dissolve organization

The Johnston Economic Development Corp. (JEDCO) announced today that it has started the legal process of dissolving as an organization.

Board members for the public-private economic development partnership with the city of Johnston voted unanimously …

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Registration, keynote announced for Athene Black and Brown Business Summit

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the fifth annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit and announced Christine Hà as the keynote speaker. Christine Hà is a Vietnamese American chef, …

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IEDA board approves assistance to 6 companies

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved Nov. 15 assistance for a Dubuque manufacturer, innovation funding for five Iowa startups and a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant, according to a news release.

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State reopens child care incentive grants to businesses

The state of Iowa has reopened its Child Care Business Incentive Grant, which helps businesses and employers cover the costs of infrastructure required to build child care centers, either on-site or in their community. The …