Economic Development

Iowa’s economy slowed slightly in June with weaker inventories and delivery lead times than the previous month, according to a survey of supply chain managers released last week.

Creighton University’s Mid American Business Conditions Index showed the …

Despite increased positive sentiment about the economic outlook for the next six months, attracting and developing a talented and diverse workforce continues to be a top concern among Iowa business leaders, and more focus is …

Five Central Iowa businesses received loans in June that were backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Those loans totaled $2,303,200.

The five loans are expected to create 15 new jobs and retain eight existing …

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded more than $20 million to renovate 12 historic buildings statewide, including four projects in Des Moines. The awards, announced Wednesday, were made through the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. …

The statewide network of five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers received a $200,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to establish a mentorship program for entrepreneurs, according to a statement released by the University of …

The Iowa Economic Development Authority on Wednesday announced $2.6 million in grant funding to help 26 communities across the state revitalize their downtown districts. The grants were awarded through the Community Catalyst Building Remediation program. Each community …

Iowa Workforce Development announced an increase in the amount of maximum weekly benefits paid to unemployed Iowans and to workers injured on the job beginning July 4, following a statutorily required annual review of wages covered by …

When the Greater Des Moines Partnership takes its annual DMDC trip this fall, it will be pitching its policy priorities to Iowa’s congressional delegation, but also keeping its ears open to learn more about federal …