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Recap: Friday’s state loans, tax benefits to Greater Des Moines companies

In addition to approving $4.7 million in tax credits to Microsoft Corp. and nearly $1 million for Holmes Murphy & Associates’ move to Waukee from West Des Moines, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved awards…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 25, 2016
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Iowa unemployment rate nudged up in June

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 4 percent in June from 3.9 percent in May, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent a year ago. The U.S. unemployment …
By BPC Staff | Jul 22, 2016
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Tutorials help business owners gain access to advice, money

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released online tutorials to help business owners navigate its innovation research program. The mobile-compatible site is designed to help rural business owners, in particular, learn about the program through a combination …
By BPC Staff | Jul 22, 2016
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Holmes Murphy move to Waukee will get nearly $1M in state incentives

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board has awarded investment tax credits and refunds on taxes paid during construction of Holmes Murphy & Associates’ planned office park in Waukee’s Kettlestone development area. Holmes Murphy will move …
By BPC Staff | Jul 22, 2016
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Workforce Development to phase out phone unemployment claims

Iowa Workforce Development announced it will phase out the option for Iowans to file  unemployment claims, effective Oct. 1. The agency said that the majority of unemployment claims are already filed online and that moving …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2016
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Microsoft, Holmes Murphy seek state incentives

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board will consider state incentives for the $418 million first phase of a Microsoft Corp. regional data center in West Des Moines when it meets Friday.


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By KENT DARR | Jul 21, 2016
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Terex closes Waverly plant, moves work to Oklahoma

Cedar Valley Business Monthly: Some 175 employees of Terex Cranes are out of a job after the Waverly plant ceased operations Tuesday, marking the end of a manufacturing operation that has been a staple of the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 20, 2016
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Iowa City deemed most expensive place to live in Iowa

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Where is the most expensive place to live in Iowa? According to a recent ranking by financial news and opinion company 24/7 Wall St., the answer is Iowa City.…
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016
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Iowa rises, Nebraska falls in CNBC business climate ranking

Omaha World Herald: Iowa rose from 10th to ninth while Nebraska slipped from seventh to 11th in a CNBC ranking of states according to their economic climate for business.…
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016
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Held ‘hostage’ no longer: Tyson to give up empty Cherokee plant

Des Moines Register: A running dispute between local officials in Cherokee and Tyson Foods may be resolved after the company offered to walk away from its empty meat processing plant there. In the wake of criticism …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016