Economic Development Archives - Page 4 of 290

Jay Byers remembered for his kindness, passion for Simpson, Greater Des Moines

Jay Byers is being remembered as a man who helped shape Des Moines’ future through his innovation and who was the special ingredient in the “secret sauce” that he often said made the Des Moines …

By Sarah Diehn | Apr 18, 2025

A Closer Look: Courtney Ackerson

Courtney Ackerson believes her background in the nonprofit sector will serve her well in her new role as the executive director of the Bondurant Chamber of Commerce, a position she started in March.

Ackerson, who …

By Michael Crumb | Apr 18, 2025

Labor force participation remains same in March

Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67% in March as 1,700 Iowans entered the labor force. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in March, up slightly from 3.3% in February, according …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 17, 2025

Wells Fargo, BHFO announce layoffs

Wells Fargo has laid off an additional 46 employees and Cedar Rapids-based BHFO has laid off 32 people, according to a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act report. That brings to 113 the number …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 17, 2025

Urbandale approves Merle Hay Mall revitalization plan; IEDA board to get update Friday

The Urbandale City Council has signed off on a revised revitalization plan for Merle Hay Mall, with the amended application for funds from the state’s Iowa Reinvestment Act program now going to the Iowa Economic …

By Michael Crumb | Apr 17, 2025

Applications open for Leadership Urbandale

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce has announced applications are now open for Leadership Urbandale, a leadership development program that runs from September to June. According to a news release, the program offers workshops, interactive discussions …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 14, 2025

Producer Price Index data shows higher construction materials costs in March

Image courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Producer Price Index data today, which includes numbers from March, before the latest rounds of tariffs being put into …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2025