Economic Development

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.2% in November 2022 to 109.3, from 109.6 in October. The monthly diffusion index decreased to 37.5 in November from 62.5 in October.

The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index …

Iowa’s economy slowed in December behind slumping sales and new orders, indicating increasing chances of a recession this coming year, a monthly survey of supply chain managers showed last week.

According to Creighton University’s Mid-American Business …

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, sales and other topics aimed at supporting small businesses. Presenters introduce five key points on specific topics that will help …

Ongoing concerns with attracting and retaining workers, and inflation, continue to be the top economic challenges for the first six months of 2023, but despite those worries optimism remained in positive territory, according to …

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s opening night legislative reception will be on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Conservatory, 315 E. Fifth St. in downtown. The Partnership and its 24 affiliate chambers of …

Iowa’s gross domestic product grew 0.3% in the third quarter, behind strong performances in trade, arts and entertainment, and health care. The positive number followed three consecutive quarters of decline.

The state’s modest gain trailed …