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Economic Development

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Economists predicting big spurt in economic growth

Many economists are predicting that this year will bring the fastest spurt to economic growth since the Great Recession, MarketWatch reported.

Those economists think the dismal 74,000 increase in net hiring last month was a …

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U.S. is inviting to international workers

As the economy recovered last year, more international workers started calling the United States home, CNNMoney reported. Based on customer data from UniGroup Relocation, the international arm of United Van Lines LLC, 15 percent more …

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IEDA approves incentives for Loffredo, General Mills

The Iowa Economic Development Board approved tax benefits and awards to five companies that are expected to create 91 jobs and result in more than $90 million in new capital investments for the state.

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Iowa State to open economic development office

Iowa State University announced yesterday that it has created a new Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations, The Des Moines Register reported. It will be led by Michael Crum, a senior policy adviser on economic …

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Last day to vote: Where is Iowa’s economy headed in 2014?

 

Question:

In 2014, I believe the Iowa economy will …

– Improve Dramatically

– Improve Slightly

– Remain About the Same

– Regress Slightly

– Regress Dramatically

 

VOTE NOW, click here

 

Responses …

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If you have questions about the economy, ask an ISU professor

Iowa State University announced yesterday the launch of an “Ask an Economist” website for the public to get answers on a variety of economics topics. The website is intended to make it easier for the …

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Public Companies: Heartland Express Inc.

Whether traveling east or west, chances are you will see one of Heartland Express Inc.’s 5,000 semitrailer rigs on our nation’s interstate system. 

Heartland late last year announced the acquisition of Gordon Trucking, based in …

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Registration open for Women Mean Business Summit

The Central Iowa chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will hold its sixth annual Women Mean Business Summit on Feb. 27. The summit’s purpose is to help attendees learn how other businesswomen …

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Small Business Administration Loans

Small business administration loans approved in November

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Second Business Summit for Education Excellence scheduled for Jan. 16

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, in conjunction with the Iowa Chamber Alliance, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and the Iowa Business Council, will hold the second annual Business Summit for Education Excellence on …

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