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WorldWide Logistics to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new headquarters

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for WorldWide Logistics’ newly constructed headquarters in Urbandale will be held July 27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The company’s new headquarters is 76,000-square-foot, two-story building with office space for corporate and …

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Massachusetts yogurt company gets USDA loan to expand to Iowa

A company that makes plant-based yogurts has been awarded an $11.7 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand production to Iowa. The USDA announced the award to Leominster, Mass.-based Plantbased Innovations LLC …

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IEDA awards tax credits to help increase manufacturing, add jobs

Three companies have been awarded tax credits and refunds that will support $26 million in capital investments that will create nearly 90 jobs.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the awards on Friday.

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Vermeer celebrates opening of new Global Parts Distribution Center

PELLA — Vermeer Corp., a maker of machinery for the agricultural and industrial sectors, celebrated the opening of its new Global Parts Distribution Center recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches and tours.

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SPAL USA expanding footprint in Ankeny

SPAL Automotive, headquartered in Italy, plans to expand its presence in Ankeny with the construction of a $35 million state-of-the-art manufacturing, distribution and office facility that would be built in Crosswinds Business Park.

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Valent Biosciences announces retirement of CEO, names successor

Valent BioSciences has announced that President and CEO Ted Melnik will retire in July and that Salman Mir, the company’s current executive president and chief operating officer, will be elevated to the role of CEO. …

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Vermeer celebrates new Global Parts Distribution as company marks 75th anniversary

Mark Core, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Vermeer, speaks at the grand opening celebration of the company’s new Global Parts Distribution Center on April 20 in Pella. Photo by Michael Crumb.

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Michael Foods announced $146 million expansion of Norwalk facility

Construction is expected to begin in July on a 132,000-square-foot expansion of Michael Foods’ manufacturing and distribution facility in Norwalk. Rendering special to the Business Record

Michael Foods is planning a $146 million expansion of …

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ABI names vice president of member and investor relations

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced that Michele Farrell will be joining the organization as vice president of member and investor relations, effective April 23. Farrell served as the CEO and owner …

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Midwest Pipe Supply acquired by St. Louis company

A St. Louis company has acquired Clear Lake-based Midwest Pipe Supply as it expands its drainage and waterworks reach into Iowa, according to a release published on Business Wire. Core & Main announced the acquisition on Monday. …