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Cedar Rapids development groups merge

Cedar Rapids development groups merge The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Priority One and the Downtown District announced the merger of the three organizations this week. The new Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance includes…
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Leading indicators suggest Iowa employment growth could stall

Leading indicators suggest Iowa employment growth could stall   The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased by 0.1 percent in September, following a 0.3 percent drop in August and a gain of 0.1 percent in July,…
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Celebrate Business Award winners announced

Celebrate Business Award winners announced The Greater Des Moines Partnership will honor five companies with Economic Impact Awards and seven companies for their business practices with Celebrate Business Awards at a luncheon on Nov. 9.…
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Tourism offices gives out awards

Last week in Okoboji, the Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa gave out 12 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry.

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau won Outstanding Tourism …

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Report: Vision Iowa provided return on investment

Report: Vision Iowa provided return on investment Iowa State University released a report yesterday done by its economics faculty and students that found the state’s Vision Iowa program provided an annual 9.2 percent return on…
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Applications available for InvestMidwest forum

Applications available for InvestMidwest forum Applications are now being accepted for the 13th annual InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum, which takes place April 4-5 in St. Louis. The forum aims to attract applicants from throughout the…
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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 …