Jan 31, 2025 · The city of Norwalk has announced the opening of Cooper’s Central Table and Cocktails, a new restaurant and cocktail bar in the Norwalk Central development. The restaurant is located at 1400 Chatham Ave., east of the new Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott. The space includes a 1,200-square-foot patio located near the new Norwalk Central Park,…

Jan 31, 2025 · At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies ...

What is the Economic Forecast? For almost two decades, Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast has helped CEOs and business owners gain insightful perspective on what the economy holds for the coming year. Regardless of whether the format includes one national economist or a panel of local experts, the content is always compelling.

6 days ago · At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies. During the discussion Tuesday, the panel covered the potential effects of a flurry of executive …

Jan 24, 2025 · The Greater Des Moines Partnership is expanding its economic development reach. Officials for the regional economic development organization announced at its annual dinner Thursday night that Clarke County has been added to what is now the Partnership’s 12 county footprint. The Perry Chamber of Commerce has also joined the Partnership as a chamber affiliate, bringing…

The commercial real estate sector is doing well and is poised for future growth as companies navigate through the uncertainty that continues in the office environment, experts said during the Business Record’s Project 515 event that focused on office space.

Jan 30, 2025 · Published annually in January, the Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. Event info What issues may come up in the Iowa legislative session that could affect decisions made by the state’s business community? Our Legislative Forecast panel discussion, featuring policy advocates…

Jan 17, 2025 · Each year, the Business Record reflects on a year in the news and recognizes the people and stories that shaped Central Iowa’s business community. Business Publications Corp.’s second annual News Changemakers Awards honor six community leaders in four different categories: Business Leader Legacy Award, Cultural Leader Legacy Award, Business Leader Newcomer of the Year and…

Jan 29, 2025 · As 2024 reaches its halfway mark, we asked our reporters to share one or more of the notable stories from their beats from the first six months of the year. Here’s what they shared: Sarah Diehn, digital news editor and staff writer Beats: innovation and entrepreneurship, manufacturing, insurance, energy May 16: Midwest VC firm raises new $31.5M fund: A new funding opportunity for Iowa ...

Jan 30, 2025 · R&R Realty Group has announced the promotion of Jenny Livingston to vice president of human resources and Mike Herrmann to president of advantage property management ...