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Community Connect applications open

Applications are open through Jan. 16 for Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success, a program of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. Community Connect was created in 2012 as part of the Capital Crossroads vision plan …

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Durham to speak at West Des Moines chamber luncheon

State economic development chief Debi Durham is scheduled to speak at the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at  Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Durham is director of …

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A Closer Look: Dave Schwartz

Dave Schwartz took over as president of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce in May. Previously, he was founder and president of Bearence Management Group, an insurance and financial services company established in 2005 …

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15 Industry Trends for 2015

My environment is about to get a whole lot better. 

Sorry, Doug. As much as I want to give you credit, your prediction on real estate trends came a bit late for us. But I …

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Afternoon Business Headlines

Russia slashing vodka prices as its economy reels

CNNMoney: The Russian economy is in a tailspin, but hey, its vodka is about to get cheaper! The state agency that regulates the alcohol market said this month that it will …

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Partnership launches attraction and retention website

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced yesterday that it has launched a website designed to help prospective, returning and current residents find amenities and ways to connect with the community. Carpe DM, at the web …

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A Closer Look: Joseph Jones

If you find yourself dealing with Joseph Jones, expect to be treated with respect. 

Jones, who recently became the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s senior vice president of government relations and public policy, says his philosophy …

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Funding for STEM programs

Recognizing the shortfall in the number of Iowa students taking science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes to prepare for technology-driven professions, Gov. Terry Branstad in the summer of 2011 signed an executive order creating …

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Event Preview: 2014 Economic Forecast

Is 2014 finally the year? The year the economy finally takes off and leaves the memories of recession behind?

To help bring some clarity to the direction of the economy and to what businesses should …

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Des Moines called wealthiest city by ‘Today’ show

The “Today” show this morning designated Des Moines as America’s wealthiest city.

The city was featured on one of the show’s segments.

An article on the show’s website said credited other rankings in helping with …