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Greater Des Moines attracted 13.7M visitors in 2016

The Greater Des Moines region welcomed 13.7 million visitors in 2016 — a new record, reports Consultant Longwoods International, commissioned by Catch Des Moines.

That marks a gain of 5 percent, or about 600,000 visitors, above …

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Tauscheck promoted to Partnership strategy position

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has promoted Tiffany Tauscheck to the newly created position of chief strategy officer. Tauscheck, who has served as the organization’s chief communications officer since 2015, will lead strategic planning and counsel the …

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IBC members pledge internships, etc., for 30,000

Members of the Iowa Business Council have pledged to provide 30,000 individuals with internships, externships and apprenticeships by 2025.

Chairman Benjamin McLean, CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, said the pledge is part of the …

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Survey: 89% of us would recommend Greater D.M. to a friend

The vast majority of Greater Des Moines residents feel a strong affinity to the region, believe it is a good community for raising a family and believe their colleagues act with integrity, according to results …

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Panel: DACA ‘Dreamers’ important to Greater Des Moines

An upcoming deadline for Congress to address a key immigration reform issue has had a chilling effect on Greater Des Moines’ estimated 2,500 young “Dreamers” — and the business community stands to lose a vital …

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Des Moines local sales tax would likely pay for public safety, neighborhoods, street repairs and tax relief

The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to call for a March 6 ballot measure on a 1 percent local option sales tax that would net the city $37 million a year.

Because West Des …

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Creighton: Iowa business conditions strengthen

Creighton University’s Business Conditions Index for Iowa rose slightly in November, hitting 55.2 after an October reading of 55. Anything above 50 indicates growth. 

The monthly survey of supply managers found that the index for …

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Iowa Leading Indicators firing on all cylinders in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators increased 0.4 percentage points to 108.2 in October from 107.8 in September. For the first time since December 2010, all eight components of the index contributed positively to the index. Among …

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Partnership sets legislative agenda, lawmakers spar on solutions

A panel of key Iowa legislative leaders took turns looking to score points before a pro-business crowd today.

Not surprisingly, the minority Democrats took the opportunity to take a few jabs at the majority Republicans …

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So far, Hy-Vee ‘crushing’ Des Moines’ first sports bar

Todd Millang, the commercial real estate broker who teamed with Hubbell Realty Co. to buy and renovate Johnny’s Hall of Fame in 2006, said he is trying to find an operating model to compete with …