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ABI quarterly survey finds positive outlook for Q1 2025, tariff concerns

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s most recent quarterly survey of its members found respondents expect to make investments in the first quarter of 2025, while their top concern is proposed tariffs. The survey …

By Business Record Staff | Dec 26, 2024

Some job seekers return to workforce in November, state reports

Iowa’s workforce participation rate rose in November and Iowa employers added jobs for the first time since June, according to data from Iowa Workforce Development.

Iowa saw 1,600 workers return to the workforce to look …

By Business Record Staff | Dec 20, 2024

Guest column: Your decision to support local makes a difference

As I have attended holiday events around our region like our Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health — Des Moines, the Holiday Promenade that we collaborate on with Historic East Village, and so …

By Tiffany Tauscheck | Dec 20, 2024

Partnership receives regional awards for Spark DSM, marketing campaign

The Greater Des Moines Partnership received two awards at the 2024 Mid-America Economic Development Council’s annual Economic Development Awards. The Mid-America EDC is a professional association representing 13 states: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, …

By Business Record Staff | Dec 16, 2024

Iowa Business Council’s 2025 legislative agenda aims to further tax competitiveness, support workforce growth

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) today announced its public policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization made up of the top leaders from 21 of Iowa’s largest …

By Business Record Staff | Dec 10, 2024

Iowa Leading Indicators Index continues rise in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 105.8 in October from 105.4 in September.

When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are considered …

By Business Record Staff | Dec 9, 2024

Brown’s Shoe Fit relocates to Dallas Center

A longtime southwestern Iowa shoe wholesaler has relocated its headquarters to Dallas Center, where its management team hopes the company will be able to find employees and other resources to help it grow.

In October, …

By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 29, 2024

Partnership announces panel speakers for Legislative Leadership Breakfast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is expected to release its 2025 state legislative priorities on Dec. 3 during its annual Legislative Leadership Breakfast at Stoney Creek Hotel in Johnston. The regional economic development organization also …

By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2024

Rural mainstreet index reaches highest level in 15 months

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index for November remained below growth neutral for a 15th straight month but improved to 49.6 from October’s 37.1.

The state’s farmland price index rose to 41.1 from 38.6 in October, but …

By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2024

WDM Chamber announces 2025 board of directors

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2025 board of directors. According to a news release, the board term begins Jan. 1, with the first official meeting scheduled for …

By Business Record Staff | Nov 26, 2024

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