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INSIDER: Revised ‘revenue-neutral’ tax credit bill has industry, bipartisan support

At least five Iowa-based companies have projects in the works that would benefit from passage this year of a biorenewable chemicals tax credit, according to a new white paper, “Biobased Chemicals: The Iowa Opportunity,” released…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 14, 2016
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SURVEY: In 2016, I believe the Iowa economy will …

The Business Record is surveying its readers to get a sense of where you think the Iowa economy is going in 2016.   Answer the multiple-choice question below, then if you wish, elaborate on what…
By CHRIS CONETZKEY | Jan 13, 2016
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State prepares pitch for combined Dow, DuPont ag campus

State economic development officials and Gov. Terry Branstad are already preparing a proposed aid package to back negotiations they hope will land DowDuPont’s planned new ag spinoff, The Des Moines Register reported. That operation, which would include …
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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Branstad ‘willing to consider’ minimum wage hike

Gov. Terry Branstad said Thursday he would consider an increase in the state minimum wage if such a bill lands on his desk this legislative session, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. Branstad said that a number of …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2016
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December 2015 general fund revenue memo

Over the first six months of fiscal year 2016, Iowa net general fund revenue growth stands at 2.0 percent, with individual income tax and sales tax growth positive and corporate income tax growth negative, says…
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2016
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December layoffs down sharply, but 2015 still took a toll

A strong economy, coupled with what appears to be a growing reluctance to announce layoffs during the holidays, contributed to December experiencing the lowest number of monthly job cuts in more than 15 years, according…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 7, 2016
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SBA backs 15 loans for Central Iowa businesses in December

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 15 private loans worth a combined $7.4 million in December for projects that created a combined 125 jobs and retained 167.


Among the largest loans were: $3.25 million for…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 6, 2016
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Iowa Business Council to focus on workforce development, attraction, retention

The Iowa Business Council this year plans to focus on promoting workforce development, attraction and retention.


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The council – which represents the top executives of the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2016
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MPO asks for projects wish list

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your help in picking which projects to finance. MPO is considering 27 projects, including trails, streetscapes, new buses, and road construction. More than $47.9 million in projects …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2016
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Convention hotel helps land national chamber gathering

Greater Des Moines will host the 2018 convention of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The Greater Des Moines Partnership said it’s the first event booked with the planned 330-room Iowa Events Center Hotel …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2016