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Des Moines development projects win approval for state tax credits

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved $6.5 million in requests under the state’s new workforce housing tax credit program for 10 development projects in Des Moines.

 

For at least one of those projects, …

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White leaving Warren County development group

Jason White will leave the Warren County Economic Development Corp. next month to be CEO of a similar organization in Oshkosh, Wis. White has been executive director of WCEDC since April 2011. He plans to …

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IEDA is looking for a marketing company

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is seeking one or more marketing companies to promote the state’s business development and tourism activities. A request for proposals was issued today. The RFP is availablehere. Proposals will be accepted …

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IEDA is looking for a marketing company

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is seeking one or more marketing companies to promote the state’s business development and tourism activities. A request for proposals was issued today. The RFP is availablehere. Proposals will be accepted …

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Johnston, West Des Moines will pass, for now, on state development program

The cities of Johnston and West Des Moines will not refile applications this year for approval of special development districts under a state program that is in its second year and could fill the financing …

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IEDA to promote Iowa startups at SXSW

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will promote Iowa startups at SXSWin Austin, Texas, during the interactive sessions March 13-15 and at a related networking event March 15. The effort will feature Iowa startups as co-hosts. The companies …

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VIDEO: Cultivating the Future Greater Des Moines

The Business Record’s Power Breakfast on the Cultivation Corridor on Feb. 25 brought together four development heavyweights who are fully versed in collaboration, working on a regional scale and promoting an area. All four said the …

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Cultivation Corridor racks up $1.8 billion in investments

The Business Record’s Power Breakfast on the Cultivation Corridor on Wednesday brought together four development heavyweights who are fully versed in collaboration, working on a regional scale and promoting an area.

 

All four said …

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Mercer makes strategic investment in Benefitfocus

Global consulting company Mercer on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of its relationship with Benefitfocus Inc., including a strategic equity investment in the Charleston, S.C.-based company. Mercer’s private benefits exchange product, called Mercer Marketplace, is …

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State approves tax credits for Accu-Mold expansion

Ankeny-based Accu-Mold has won state approval for about $1.7 million in tax credits for an expansion of its Ankeny facility as part of a $20 million project expected to create 200 jobs. The plastics injection …