The 33,260 new business entities in the 2021 fiscal year broke the previous record of 24,720 new business entities in the 2019 fiscal year, according to the Office of the Secretary of State.
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John Steppe Small Business News Jul. 12, 2021 3:29 pm
The 33,260 new business entities in the 2021 fiscal year broke the previous record of 24,720 new business entities in the 2019 fiscal year, according to the Office of the Secretary of State.
John Steppe Economy Jul. 9, 2021 1:15 pm
Hiring a “talented and diverse workforce” remains a challenge, according to the group representing 22 of Iowa’s largest employers.
By Erin Murphy, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau, and Barb Ickes, Quad City Times Restaurants Jul. 8, 2021 11:00 pm
Nine out of 10 Iowa restaurants are actively seeking more staff, according to the latest survey data from the Iowa Restaurant Association.
Associated Press Economy Jul. 2, 2021 2:54 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs.
John Steppe Economy Jun. 2, 2021 5:54 pm
Cedar Rapids economic development organization promotes three staff members
Economy Apr. 19, 2021 7:00 am
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Employment Apr. 15, 2021 2:35 pm
Majority of claims related to pandemic, according to state agency
Small Business News Apr. 9, 2021 6:30 am
National data indicates women-led, minority-led businesses especially hurt by pandemic
Economy Apr. 6, 2021 1:11 pm
Iowa Business Council's economic outlook index decreases but remains positive
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Business News Mar. 18, 2021 2:18 pm
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Government & Politics Feb. 24, 2021 4:56 pm
DES MOINES – Back in December 2019, Debi Durham predicted 2020 would be one of the best years of her …
News Feb. 22, 2021 10:43 pm
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Nation and World Feb. 15, 2021 2:58 pm
Union activist Terrence Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per hour minimum wage …