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Economic Development

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Leaders Survey: Economic development

The Business Record’s 2018 Leaders Survey asked readers their opinions on a number of topics, including economic development incentives. You can find results here. We’re sharing other results and comments in our e-newsletters this month.

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State task forces call for better broadband, housing

Three task forces working on the state’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative have called for prioritized improvements in broadband service and a series of housing assessments. 

Gov. Kim Reynolds assembled the panels, and the overall effort …

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D.M. ranks among top 20 U.S. cities for households making a least $100,000 a year

Des Moines Register: A greater share of households in Des Moines earn at least $100,000 annually than in most American cities, according to a recent analysis by financial technology company SmartAsset. The Des Moines-West Des Moines …

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Des Moines prepares for local option sales tax vote

The city of Des Moines is prepping to place the local option sales tax before its voters next year, with the City Council set to vote Monday on ballot language and a set of spending…
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Iowa Chamber Alliance supports tax reform, talent attraction

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IBC sets legislative priorities

The Iowa Business Council’s legislative agenda this year focuses on building talent, strengthening the economy, and boosting and diversifying Iowa’s population.

“Our members are committed to elevating Iowa’s long-term economic vitality. We believe our outlined …

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Shaw named Partnership communications VP

Strategic America communications director Courtney Shaw has been named vice president of communications at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. She will serve as the main contact for media and help guide messaging and branding. At …

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Des Moines receives $11.2 million federal grant for rail-truck transload facility

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Des Moines an $11.2 million BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) Transportation grant for a rail transload facility the city is planning in conjunction …

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Consultants project $104.4 million economic boon from downtown adventure park

The three major projects needed to establish an adventure park along the rivers in downtown Des Moines will generate direct spending in the first five years nearly equal to the original investment, a new study …

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NOTEBOOK: Project might be ‘fantastic,’ but it follows an old routine

The West Des Moines City Council approved a consent agenda Monday that contained a fantastic project, we think, but even after it got the green light, its nature remains something of a secret.

Consent agendas, …

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