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Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham will also run the Iowa Finance Authority as part of a new dual appointment, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. Durham’s selection was one of a handful that also …
China’s Foreign Ministry said today it plans “good faith” negotiations with the United States on ending a long-running trade dispute, Reuters reported. Talks are being held this week in Beijing. U.S. President Donald Trump and China …
After experiencing a net outflow of people for three consecutive years, Iowa’s in-migration rate is again keeping pace with people leaving the state, according to an annual analysis by Atlas Van Lines. Iowa was among …
A regional survey found Iowa’s job market has been the strongest among nine Midwestern states over the past year, the Associated Press reported. Iowa’s overall reading in Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index rose to 53.5 …
Two-thirds of Iowa Business Council members expect higher sales in the next six months, the organization reported based on its quarterly survey. Sixty percent said they expect to add workforce. Half plan higher capital spending. …
Lely North America sought $724,900 in state tax credits as the company plans a new, 150,000-square-foot facility in Pella to house the Lely Group’s North American headquarters. The expansion will allow products manufactured in Europe …
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board granted tax incentives to two Ankeny projects that could generate 500 jobs, but deferred action on plans by Sammons Financial Group to expand in West Des Moines after the …
Iowa’s seasonally unemployment rate remained at 2.4 percent in November, Iowa Workforce Development said. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent last month. The …
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index for Iowa rose to 53.7 in December from 48.7 the month before. Anything above 50 suggests growth. The state’s farmland price index was unchanged at 35.6. The new-hiring index fell …
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. Agree …
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