Economic Development

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Stock index shows $2.8 trillion loss since late July

The Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index has lost $2.8 trillion in value since the stock market slide began on July 22, CNNMoney.com reported.

Some $600 billion of that was lost on Wednesday, when the index …

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Groups seeking nominations for strong exporters

The Iowa Innovation Gateway and the Iowa Department of Economic Development are seeking nominations for companies that have done a good job of exporting Iowa goods.

Businesses will be honored at an awards ceremony during …

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Stock market’s wild ride continues

U.S. stocks fell sharply Wednesday, nearly wiping out the previous session’s huge rally, as fears about Europe’s ongoing debt crisis resurfaced, CNNMoney reported. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 367 points, or 3.3 percent, …

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Small Business Administration Loans Approved in November

Polk County
AKC Marketing & Consulting Inc.     Johnston     $222,000

Daniel J. Kent CPA P.C.     Clive     $15,000

Daniel J. Kent CPA P.C.     Clive     $159,000

Nu-Style Marketing Inc.     Ankeny     $45,000

Miller the Driller     Des Moines     $331,500

Gateway …

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Business development projects – By the numbers

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