Economic Development

The U.S. Small Business Administration in November guaranteed eight private loans for a combined $10.6 million for Central Iowa projects.

That loan total was the second-highest of the year, behind $16.4 million in July.

The …

ManpowerGroup’s latest survey shows Greater Des Moines employers expecting to ramp up hiring slightly in the first quarter of 2020.

However, the rate still will be lower than at the same point a year earlier. 

Among the …

The Iowa Business Council today called for state lawmakers to increase spending on workforce development, to address needs in child care and housing, and to revamp the tax code. 

“As we look to 2020, the …

Creighton University’s survey-based index of economic conditions for nine Midwestern states showed Iowa’s score fell to 49.2 in November from October’s 53.5. 

Anything over 50 indicates growth. New orders came in at 46.8, production or …

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is calling on the Iowa Legislature to take action on water quality, landmark recreational projects such as the Central Iowa Water Trails, an angel investor tax credit, workforce development and …

The Wells Fargo Investment Institute today released its “2020 Outlook: A Call for Resilience” report, which provides an in-depth analysis of economic and market forecasts, including commentary about the global economy, equities, fixed income, real assets, alternative …