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Leaders Survey 2020: Problems illuminated by pandemic, yet resilience still evident

When pulling together the results of our 2020 Leaders Survey, I was not surprised to see that answers were in some ways quite different from last year. This year has simply been an outlier. 

Our …
By BPC Staff | Nov 24, 2020
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IEDA board approves award for Japan-based company to expand to Iowa

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved awards to three established companies, including Spiber America LLC, which will expand its operation to Clinton. It also approved assistance to five startups.

According to a news …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 23, 2020
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Iowa unemployment rate falls near pre-pandemic level, third-lowest in U.S.

Des Moines Register: Iowa’s unemployment rate in October dropped close to its pre-pandemic level, the latest federal jobs report showed today. The state’s rate decreased to 3.6% from 4.8% in September, according to the data …
By BPC Staff | Nov 20, 2020
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Rural economy declines as effects of pandemic continue to be felt

Iowa’s rural economy retreated to below growth levels this month as new hiring fell and as nonfarm employment continued to decline, according to a survey of main street bankers released today.

The Rural Main Street …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 20, 2020
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Capital Crossroads Q4 leadership meeting: What you need to know

Capital Crossroads held its fourth-quarter leadership meeting Wednesday, outlining achievements and progress the group has made in recent months. Here are four things you need to know from the meeting:

1. Teree Caldwell-Johnson, chair of …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 19, 2020
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Iowa employment growth likely to weaken in coming months, Leading Indicators Index reports

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 103.4 in September from a revised 103.2 in August, the Iowa Department of Revenue reported this week. The index has decreased 2.9% from February 2020, the last month …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 5, 2020
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Iowa’s economy ‘rapidly improving,’ survey shows

Iowa’s economy continued to grow in October, behind strengthening employment and increases in various manufacturing indicators, according to a monthly survey of supply managers in nine states.

The Mid-American Business Conditions Index for Iowa increased …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2020
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Investors, markets on edge as outcome of presidential election remains uncertain

The early uncertainty following Tuesday’s presidential election left investors and many in the business community waiting and watching as markets and treasury yields went through gyrations matched only by the sharp swings as ballots continued …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 4, 2020
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Labor outlook: What to expect in 2021

Over the past six months we’ve all adapted to the new normal of living in a time of a pandemic. Remote working has become the norm for employees of many companies. Layoffs and furloughs that …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 4, 2020
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ICR Iowa dismisses CEO, to refocus on external marketing of Corridor region

An economic development venture launched three years ago to market the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area and attract talent to the region is reorganizing, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The board of ICR Iowa announced late Friday it …
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2020