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Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit happening tomorrow

The 2011 Immigrant Entreprenuers Summit will take place tomorrow at the Olmsted Center at Drake University, 2507 University Ave.

The summit will share success stories and hold informational workshops to assist immigrants with their businesses. …
By BPC Staff | Nov 11, 2011
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IEDA gives funds for recovery from tornadoes, high winds

IEDA gives funds for recovery from tornadoes, high winds The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced that six counties will share more than $4.4 million to assist homeowners affected by high winds and tornadoes last spring.…
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2011
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Businesses honored at Celebrate Business and Economic Impact Awards

Eleven businesses were honored at today’s Celebrate Business and Economic Impact Awards, which was presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Business Record. Winning economic impact awards were, Accumold, Dice Holdings Inc., Dwolla …
By BPC Staff | Nov 9, 2011
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Des Moines downtown chamber electing members to board of directors

The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce is electing two new members to its board of directors.

All positions are three-year commitments and begin in January 2012. Anyone can submit a nomination form to the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 8, 2011
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Cedar Rapids development groups merge

Cedar Rapids development groups merge The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Priority One and the Downtown District announced the merger of the three organizations this week. The new Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance includes…
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2011
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Leading indicators suggest Iowa employment growth could stall

Leading indicators suggest Iowa employment growth could stall   The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased by 0.1 percent in September, following a 0.3 percent drop in August and a gain of 0.1 percent in July,…
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2011
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Celebrate Business Award winners announced

Celebrate Business Award winners announced The Greater Des Moines Partnership will honor five companies with Economic Impact Awards and seven companies for their business practices with Celebrate Business Awards at a luncheon on Nov. 9.…
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2011
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Tourism offices gives out awards

Last week in Okoboji, the Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa gave out 12 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry.

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau won Outstanding Tourism …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2011
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Report: Vision Iowa provided return on investment

Report: Vision Iowa provided return on investment Iowa State University released a report yesterday done by its economics faculty and students that found the state’s Vision Iowa program provided an annual 9.2 percent return on…
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2011
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Applications available for InvestMidwest forum

Applications available for InvestMidwest forum Applications are now being accepted for the 13th annual InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum, which takes place April 4-5 in St. Louis. The forum aims to attract applicants from throughout the…
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2011