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Economic Development

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ABI quarterly survey shows diverse business outlooks for upcoming quarter

In the quarterly business survey sent to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board members, businesses provided a balanced outlook on sales for the next quarter. About 39% of respondents anticipate sales to expand, …

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Voting for WDM Chamber’s Best of the West Awards opens Oct. 1

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will open voting for the fourth annual Best of the West Awards, presented by Aureon, on Oct. 1. The Best of the West Awards is a West Des …

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What happens when the federal government shuts down

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Federal programs affecting small businesses, farmers and food assistance are at risk if the federal government shuts down. Photo by Michael Crumb

As members of Congress continue to work …

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Partnership announces Economic Impact Awards

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has recognized companies and people who have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the Des Moines region.

The Partnership announced the winners of its 2023 Economic Impact Awards …

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Event Spotlight: Knoxville Airport holding airshow Sept. 30

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Katie Shawver joined the Knoxville Municipal Airport as its manager six months ago, but her experience with aviation and flying began 20 years ago. Growing up in Las Vegas, she was fascinated by Thunderbirds …

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Job fair planned in Waukee for positions at Vibrant Music Hall

A job fair to fill about 200 positions at the new Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the …

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Entrepreneur Field Days events to celebrate local startups

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s first Entrepreneur Field Days series will feature seven events taking place in October and November at different businesses in the region.

The series will allow entrepreneurs to learn from other …

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Construction expected to start soon on Johnston youth sports, recreational complex

Construction is expected to begin this fall on a large indoor/outdoor youth sports and recreational complex in Johnston that will include an indoor track and training facilities.

Ignit Sports and Fitness, planned on about 30 …

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Downtown foot traffic continues to increase in third quarter

Downtown foot traffic continues to increase and exceed national averages, a new report from the Greater Des Moines Partnership shows.

Highlights from the June 1 through Aug. 31 report show that:

Weekly foot traffic averaged…
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Norwalk welcomes business delegation from the Balkans

Doni Fruits, the largest whole foods production company in the Balkans, will visit Norwalk today to meet with city officials and local produce companies such as Loffredo Fresh Produce, Capital City Fruit and Middlebrook Farm …