Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on
Read More →The Des Moines Symphony performs the eighth and final livestreamed concert in its 2020-2021 “Live from the Temple” series, Fantaisie en Français, on Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Marianna Martines wrote over 200 works and performed with Mozart; her Sinfonia in C Major opens the Symphony’s season finale with
Read More →The SBA’s Iowa District Office will hold two information sessions on a new Restaurant Revitalization Fund – one on Thursday, April 22 at 3 p.m. and one on Friday, April 23 at 1 p.m. These will be identical sessions. The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Read More →Kimberley Construction, LC, Ankeny, is partnering with Iowa OSHA Consultation and Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. by enrolling their project, Willow On Grand, in the WORKSAFE program. Through this partnership, all parties work together to ensure safer construction sites. The Willow On Grand project is located in Des Moines and is
Read More →Financial services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study(SM), the firm announced. The study measures overall investor satisfaction with 24 full-service investment firms based on seven factors including product offerings; problem resolution; convenience; digital
Read More →The IMT Des Moines Marathon announced today that it is partnering with DMOS Orthopaedics as the title sponsor of the DMOS Orthopaedics Sports & Fitness Expo through 2023. DMOS Orthopaedic Centers has been leading the way since 1955, providing innovative quality care to patients of Central Iowa with clinics in
Read More →Break the Cycle 200 June 25-26 At: Centennial Park, Waukee Break the Cycle 200 celebrates it’s tenth year of using A peloton-style, 200-mile bike ride to help victims of human trafficking. And if 200 miles in one day is too extreme, now, Break the Cycle 200 is introducing the Iowa
Read More →RUNorwalk: Race against hunger Saturday, May 8, starts at 8:30 a.m. At: Norwalk High School, 1201 North Ave., Norwalk Run or walk through Norwalk for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Norwalk Food Pantry. Timed 5K run with prizes for top finishers. For more information or
Read More →The Central Iowa Business Conference has been rescheduled to May 24, 2022, at the Prairie Meadows Event Center. The original keynote speakers have committed to the new date and include Emmy Award-winning actor Henry Winkler, business management pioneer Jack Stack, and best-selling Author Justin Patton. “The safety of our members,
Read More →The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Bank Iowa as the 2021 recipient for the Newell/Franklin award. This award recognizes an individual or business who is dedicated to serving the community through countless volunteer hours. “We are so proud of our team members for making a difference in our
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