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Economic Development

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Iowa restaurants put out ‘Hiring Now’ signs

Iowa’s restaurant industry continues to outperform predictions on both employment and revenue growth.


The National and Iowa Restaurant Associations had projected that Iowa’s foodservice industry would add 1,230 jobs in 2015. Instead, the state quadrupled…
By BPC Staff | Feb 23, 2016
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City support of business expansion won’t cost a penny

The Des Moines City Council will vote today to approve an economic development project and the price tag it carries for the city is $0. Jack Henry & Associates Inc. was awarded a $200,000 grant …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2016
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Progress Industries appoints new leader

The Progress Industries board has appointed Sandy Ham as president and CEO of the nonprofit and the Progress Industries Foundation. Ham will lead the organization of nearly 300 employees in their work to provide programs…
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2016
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DowDuPont reaction: Most GDM leaders see glass half-full

News that the agricultural headquarters of the proposed DowDuPont would be in DuPont’s hometown of Wilmington, Del.— and not Johnston, Iowa — undoubtedly set off a bunch of water cooler chats around Greater Des Moines. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 19, 2016
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Metro tech companies receive state incentives for expansions

The Iowa Economic Development Authority today approved a $100,000 grant plus tax incentives for West Des Moines-based Businessolver Inc.’s expansion at 1025 Ashworth Road. Businessolver expects to create 40 jobs at a qualifying hourly rate …
By BPC Staff | Feb 19, 2016
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PHOTO GALLERY: Partnership’s remodeled headquarters features native wood, local art, stand-up desks

VIEW GALLERY >>>   Even before a team reveals details of the reconstruction of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s headquarters, several elements pop out during a tour.

The design by Slingshot Architecture uses accents of…
By BPC Staff | Feb 19, 2016
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UPDATE: DuPont to retain 500 jobs and spend $500,000 in return for $17.2 million in aid

DuPont agreed to retain between 250 and 500 jobs at the DuPont Pioneer complex in Johnston and to spend at least $500,000 on capital improvements in return for $17.2 million in aid from state and…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 19, 2016
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DuPont, Dow pick Wilmington for ag headquarters after merger; Pioneer will remain in Johnston

Iowa has lost its bid to land the agricultural headquarters of DowDuPont, but the proposed new company plans to continue operations in Johnston, home of DuPont Pioneer.


DuPont Co. and Dow Chemical Co. said they…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 19, 2016
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Fun-fueled development

Recreation is turning into big business in Des Moines.

Talk to Hubbell Realty Co. President and CEO Rick Tollakson for more than five minutes — and mention waterways — and the newbie kayaker who heads …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 19, 2016
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Iowa gained ground in February Rural Mainstreet Index

Iowa’s February Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 40.4 from January’s 38.2. The Creighton University index is ranges from 0 to 100 points. Iowa’s farmland-price index increased to 45.9 from 36 in January. Iowa’s new-hiring index …
By BPC Staff | Feb 18, 2016