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‘Raucous Before the Caucus’ set for New Year’s Eve

‘Raucous Before the Caucus’ set for New Year’s Eve Local partners and businesses have come together to host “Raucous Before the Caucus,” a pre-caucus party for the media on Dec. 31. The private event, open…
By BPC Staff | Dec 29, 2011
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Iowa Innovation Corp. elects officers

Iowa Innovation Corp. elects officers The Iowa Innovation Corp. (IIC), the operating arm of the state’s new economic development structure, recently elected officers of its seven-person board. Robert Riley Jr., president and CEO of Feed…
By BPC Staff | Dec 29, 2011
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Economists show optimism

Economists are a bit more optimistic about the U.S. economy as 2011 comes to a close, CNNMoney.com reported.

A CNNMoney survey of 20 top economists finds their fear of the economy falling into a new …
By BPC Staff | Dec 28, 2011
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Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress board’s first meeting scheduled for Jan. 5

The Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress board of directors will meet for the first time Jan. 5 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the main conference room at the Iowa Economic Development …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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Capital Crossroads: Cultural 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 Cultural Capital:

The Cultural Capital section of the Capital Crossroads long-term …
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Dec 23, 2011
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Ankeny approves Deere development agreement

Ankeny approves Deere development agreement  The Ankeny City Council on Monday approved a development agreement with Deere & Co. that will provide a 15-year partial rebate of property taxes valued at up to $4.8 million.…
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2011
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Board approves award for Deere expansion

Board approves award for Deere expansion The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board this afternoon approved an incentive package for Deere & Co., which is proposing to invest nearly $113 million to expand its John…
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2011
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Skywalks get a new look

Skywalks get a new look  Operation Downtown is sprucing up the skywalks in downtown Des Moines in time for the Iowa caucuses. Along with its parent organization, the Downtown Community Alliance, Operation Downtown had the…
By BPC Staff | Dec 16, 2011
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Survey takes downtown’s pulse


The Downtown Community Alliance (DCA) conducts the Executive Call Program annually to get a read on the downtown area’s pulse. This year, it spoke with 72 executives who identified what they believe to be downtown’s …
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Dec 16, 2011
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A Closer Look: Mike Banasiak


How does criminal justice fit into the mix?

I always wanted to be in the FBI. It still interests me, but I obviously took a different path. I’m a certified financial planner. I work for …
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Dec 16, 2011