Economic Development

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Passenger rail promotional events roll in Oct. 24

On Oct. 24, Drive Time Des Moines, Downtown Community Alliance, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership will host two events to promote bringing the passenger rail to Greater Des Moines.

Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek …

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What direction should immigration reform take?


Gather a group of Americans and ask them their views on immigration policy, and you’re sure to hear a wide range of opinions, and maybe spark a few heated arguments.

One thing Americans do agree …

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Des Moines attorney prepares clients for immigration audits


Employers will need to pay closer attention to immigration paperwork to avoid potentially costly fines, said Lori Chesser, a Des Moines attorney who specializes in immigration law.

U.S. immigration officials have ratcheted up enforcement efforts …

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Object of the game: A JOB


Looking for a job is like playing a game, but without the fun. It’s a long, elaborate combination of Life, charades and the decathlon, requiring you to accumulate leads, contacts and fresh ideas while paying …

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Central Iowa raked in $1.6 billion from 2010 visitors

In 2010, about 2.9 million visitors came to Greater Des Moines and spent about $1.6 billion, one quarter of the money spent by travelers in the entire state, according to the Greater Des Moines Convention …

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Track championships at Drake named to best sports event list

Track championships at Drake named to best sports event list The 2011 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships held in Des Moines earlier this year has been named the Best Collegiate Multi-Sport/Multi-Discipline event in the…
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Central Iowa Works receives $600,000 grant


Central Iowa Works Funding Collaborative has begun using LinkedIn as a tool to help jobseekers connect with employers.

Developing the social media-based initiative is one of several ways the collaborative will use a two-year, $600,000 …

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A Closer Look: Jennifer Chittenden


What made you want to work for the Downtown Chamber of Commerce?

This summer, I wanted to try something a little different. I was involved with a lot of activities outside of Tero, and so …

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Mortgage rates fall to historic low

Thirty-year mortgage rates have fallen below 4 percent for the first time in history, CNNMoney reports.
 
The interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan fell to 3.94 percent, which is the lowest rate since …

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Housing market improves in two Iowa cities, home builders group says.

A report Thursday showed that prices of single-family houses have declined in the last month and year in Iowa, but two local markets are showing improvement, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said. Iowa …