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Capital Crossroads: Social Capital


What is Capital Crossroads:

Capital Crossroads is a regional planning effort headed up by leaders in Greater Des Moines and surrounding communities.

What is Social Capital:

The Social Capital section of the Capital Crossroads long-term …

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Tomorrow Plan takes feedback at public meetings

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wrapped up its third public meeting input session in three days today for The Tomorrow Plan.

Leaders at the MPO, along with consultants from RDG Planning & …

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IBC releases Iowa Competitive Index

IBC releases Iowa Competitive Index The Iowa Business Council released its 2012 Iowa Competitive Index yesterday at its 26th Annual Partnership Meeting. The state showed no significant changes in any of the five indicator categories,…
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Survey: Small business payrolls grew at slower rate

Small business payrolls grew at a slower rate in January, and wages fell, according to Reuters. Payrolls processing firm Intuit said that small businesses added 50,000 jobs in the month, down from 60,000 in December. …

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Downtown chamber annual awards to take place Feb. 23

The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration and awards dinner will take place on Feb. 23 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, 1050 Sixth Ave. The event cost is $30 for members and $35 …

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David Oppedahl: Economy is ‘fitful, but getting stronger’


From where he sits at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, David Oppedahl gets a bird’s-eye view of economic data, and he sees an economy that is “fitful, but getting stronger.”

Oppedahl is a business …

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Chambers to host ‘Heart Healthy’ regional breakfast

Chambers to host ‘Heart Healthy’ regional breakfast   The Clive and Windsor Heights chambers of commerce will host a regional breakfast on Feb. 16. The theme will be “Heart Healthy,” including healthful breakfast options and…
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Take our Poll: In 2012, Iowa’s economy will…

Take our Poll:

In 2012, I believe the Iowa economy will… a.) Improve dramatically b.) Improve slightly c.) Remain about the same d.) Regress slightly e.) Regress dramatically In 2012, I believe the Iowa economy…
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Partnership to host advocacy day at Capitol

Partnership to host advocacy day at Capitol The Greater Des Moines Partnership and its regional affiliated chambers of commerce and business organizations will host a day of advocacy at the Iowa Statehouse on Feb. 2…
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SBDC board elects new members

SBDC board elects new members Two Greater Des Moines residents were among five people recently elected to the Iowa Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) State Advisory Board. Terry Vorbrich, acting economic development administrator for the…