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The Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) recently announced its legislative priorities for 2024. The group, composed of nearly 300 professionals from the private and public sectors dedicated to Iowa’s economic development, outlined four key areas …
Iowa’s rural mainstreet index jumped to 45.5 in December from 32.4 in November, according to Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index, which was released last month.
The state’s farmland price index also increased, climbing to 64.0 …
Meg Schneider has left her role as senior vice president of business resources and community development with the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Schneider joined the Partnership in 2000. Her last day with the Partnership was …
The Greater Des Moines Partnership, in collaboration with various organizations in West Des Moines, is hosting a Multicultural Reception on Jan. 15 at the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex. The event, part of West Des Moines’ …
Downtown Des Moines …
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.3% in November, up from 3.1% a year ago. This marked the fourth straight month the rate has increased. The state’s labor force participation rate dipped to 68.1% …
The Iowa Economic Development Authority will host virtual application workshops for communities interested in applying for Main Street Iowa. The workshops, which will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. …
The Iowa Legislature needs to continue its focus on issues that will make the state more competitive and help increase Iowa’s population, said Joe Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council.
Murphy said …
Connie Blodgett has been named 2023 Ambassador of the Year by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The long-time West Des Moines resident has been involved with the chamber for 18 years and was …
The Iowa Tourism Office awarded $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to support 45 organizations in the state. These grants are designed to fund various tourism-related activities and events that will “change the perception of tourism …
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