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Moving Forward conference set for Sept. 20

The sixth Moving Forward conference planned by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Department of Transportation will be at the downtown Marriott hotel. Sessions will show how transportation and economic development work together. The …

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Four Drake Mandela fellows win $25K grants

Four young professionals from Africa who spent six weeks at Drake University on fellowships this summer have each won a federal grant of up to $25,000 to support social enterprises in their home countries.


The…
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Report: Immigration fueling Greater D.M. growth

A team of Greater Des Moines leaders made a pitch for more immigration in the state this morning, and this fact stood out:


Without immigration, Iowa would be losing population, John Stineman, spokesman for the…
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W.D.M. chamber names Wallace new president/CEO

Ed Wallace

Ed Wallace, deputy director of Iowa Workforce Development, has been named president and CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, effective Aug. 22. “Ed could recognize we are on a unique …

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W.D.M. chamber names Wallace new president/CEO

Ed Wallace

Ed Wallace, deputy director of Iowa Workforce Development, has been named president and CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, effective Aug. 22. “Ed could recognize we are on a unique …

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Iowa economy perked up in June

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index, a measure of the state economy that is compiled each month by the Iowa Department of Revenue, rose to 105.7 in June from 105.6 in May, according to a release. …

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Polk County task force recommends $10.75 minimum wage by 2019

Des Moines Register: A Polk County task force says the local minimum wage should increase to $10.75 per hour by 2019. The group will recommend that the Polk County Board of Supervisors increase the minimum wage …

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Johnston hires economic development director

Adam Plagge

Adam Plagge, executive director of the Fairfield Economic Development Association, will start work Sept. 6 in the newly created position of economic development manager for the city of Johnston. His mission will be …

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Capital Crossroads team visits St. Louis today

Thirteen members of the Capital Crossroads 2.0 committee are in St. Louis today learning about best practices in regionalism. Presentations will include information about a major greenway, art organizations and regional business groups, said Sophia …

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Nomination sought for Warren County business awards

Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 5 for the 2016 Warren County Economic Impact Business awards. Click here to nominate businesses in nine categories. After the nominations deadline, three finalists in each category and winners will be …