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Iowa’s economy grows with stronger manufacturing performance

Iowa’s economy improved in July as durable goods manufacturers reported solid growth, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers.

Despite the improved performance, Creighton University’s MidAmerican Business Conditions Index, released Monday, contained forecasts …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Aug 3, 2022
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More than 27% of federal contract dollars spent with small businesses in FY21

The U.S. government surpassed its small business federal contracting goal for fiscal year 2021, awarding $154.2 billion, or 27.2%, of federal contract dollars to small businesses, according to a release from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The …
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2022
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NOTEBOOK: Don’t just see Des Moines. Catch Des Moines.

How did Catch Des Moines become Catch Des Moines?


I sat down recently with Greg Edwards, the president and CEO of Catch Des Moines, for a behind-the-scenes look at the work the organization does to …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 27, 2022
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Waterloo to Cedar Rapids trail among projects to receive funds in latest round of Destination Iowa awards

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $4.65 million for three projects through the Destination Iowa program. Funding for the projects will come from American Rescue Plan Act funds. According to a news release, the projects …
By BPC Staff | Jul 26, 2022
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Training the next generation of leaders

A program offered by the Greater Des Moines Partnership is giving the young professionals of today the skills they need to step into the leadership roles of tomorrow.

 

Attracting and retaining top talent has …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jul 26, 2022
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IowaWORKS site among ones affected by cyberattack

Multiple states’ unemployment websites, including Iowa’s, were taken offline following a cyberattack on Florida-based IT vendor Geographic Solutions Inc.

The IowaWORKS.gov website was restored on July 18 after a three-week outage, which caused a temporary …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 25, 2022
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IEDA approves awards to grain equipment maker, 4 startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved awards to a company that makes grain handling equipment in northwest Iowa’s Lyon County and four startups. It also gave final approval for a reinvestment district in Cedar …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2022
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Rural economy continues to slow under ag challenges, continued labor and supply chain disruptions

Iowa’s rural economy continued its slump in July as farmers continue to face challenges from rising input prices and concerns that grain and livestock prices could fall, according to a survey of rural bankers.

Creighton …
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2022
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In search of the big catch

Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part series on what it takes to lure big-ticket events and business conferences to Des Moines. Read part one | Read part two

As Catch Des …
By Michael Crumb | Jul 22, 2022
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Iowa’s unemployment rate returns to pre-pandemic level

Des Moines Register: Iowa’s unemployment rate in June returned to its pre-pandemic level for the first time since the sharp recession that followed the March 2020 lockdowns, another sign that the state’s labor market is continuing …
By BPC Staff | Jul 21, 2022