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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 …
By BPC Staff | Jan 27, 2012
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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 …
By KENT DARR | Jan 27, 2012
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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…
By BPC Staff | Jan 26, 2012
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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…
By BPC Staff | Jan 25, 2012
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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…
By BPC Staff | Jan 25, 2012
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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…
By BPC Staff | Jan 25, 2012
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Warren County to kick off five-year plan to create jobs and grow wealth

Warren County Economic Development Corp. is set to launch a five-year plan to create more jobs, bring capital investment and grow wealth for Warren County on Jan. 31, at Summerset Winery in Indianola.

The group …
By BPC Staff | Jan 25, 2012
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Changing seasons of the U.S. economy

A decline in unemployment and pickup in manufacturing point to accelerating U.S. growth. However, some economists say the numbers may not be as good as they look, Bloomberg reported.

One reason: The severity of the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 23, 2012
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Martha Willits: A look back and to the future


Martha Willits, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will retire from her position at the end of January and transition to resource development planning for the Partnership on Feb. 1.

Over the …
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Jan 20, 2012
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Grinnell chamber joins Partnership

Grinnell chamber joins Partnership    The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will join the Greater Des Moines Partnership as an affiliated chamber. The Grinnell chamber has more than 385 business members, all of which will…
By BPC Staff | Jan 19, 2012