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Sukup announces expansion within ISU Research Park

Sukup Manufacturing Co. has expanded its Ames presence.

The manufacturer of grain storage equipment has invested in its operations at 2600 S. Loop Drive at the Iowa State University Research Park and moved into bigger …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 15, 2025

US Cellular announces layoffs

US Cellular plans to lay off 497 employees in Iowa, according to a notice filed with Iowa Workforce Development. The company filed the Worker Adjustment and Retaining Notification, or WARN, on Monday. US Cellular’s layoffs …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 9, 2025

Economic indicators result in mixed reporting for Midwest region

Creighton University has released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which reached a 20-month high in March, and its Business Confidence Index, which was low, offering mixed signals for the Midwest economy.

The Mid-America Business Conditions …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 8, 2025

ABI announces second Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and MidWestOne are hosting the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. The winner will be announced at ABI’s annual Taking Care of Business Conference, which takes place …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 8, 2025

Kimberly Baeth launching Cutting Edge Success

Entrepreneur Kimberly Baeth is launching her new venture, Cutting Edge Success, which aims to help businesses scale and achieve long-term growth through consulting, marketing services and leadership development. Baeth is launching the company after selling …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 3, 2025

New restaurant in Waukee’s Pin Oak building could open by summer

Patrick Elbert hopes to bring a slice of hometown flavor to Waukee’s downtown Triangle when he transforms the former Pin Oak building into a new restaurant.

Elbert, co-owner of Husk Homes, acquired the building in …

By Michael Crumb | Apr 2, 2025

ABI quarterly survey shows tariff concerns, capital spending plans

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has released the results of its latest quarterly survey with statewide business leaders. The survey, conducted in early March, shows leaders are concerned about tariffs, plan to keep staffing …

By Business Record Staff | Mar 28, 2025

Iowa achieves first-ever top 15 national ranking in governance, IBC reports

Images courtesy of Iowa Business Council

Iowa’s gross state product has increased 6.5% to $254 billion in the past year, according to the Iowa Business Council’s 2025 Competitive Dashboard report.

The new numbers continue an ongoing trend …

By Gigi Wood | Mar 26, 2025

Leadership Iowa 2025-26 nomination deadline approaching

The deadline to nominate Iowans for Leadership Iowa’s 2025-26 class is April 1. Leadership Iowa is an issues-awareness program provided by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. Each year, 40 leaders are selected …

By Business Record Staff | Mar 25, 2025

Balance Autism acquires Metro West

Balance Autism, a statewide provider of autism services, announced its acquisition of Metro West, an autism services provider in Clive. The partnership aims to expand the reach and effectiveness of support services available to the …

By Business Record Staff | Mar 20, 2025

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