BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 9, 2023) — Chamber Vice Presidents of Business & Economic Growth Chris Caves and Tami Petsche have been named to Consultant Connect’s 2023 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2023) — Hy-Vee Inc announces that it will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in August to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in early 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected and are available to Hy-Vee customers.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 6, 2023) — The Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA) has announced that Omkar Bhatt, Owner/Operator of the Sol Inn and the Executive Inn in Marshalltown, has joined the recently-formed Association’s Board of Directors.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 2, 2023) — Despite the recent period of bank-industry stress nationally, Iowa banks reported a strong first quarter with growth in active loans, favorable liquidity, and a slight increase in deposits, according to data released Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC).

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 1, 2023) — Following the General Assembly’s adjournment, the Illinois AFL-CIO released the following statement:

“Working Illinoisans celebrated numerous victories this legislative session, building on recent successes that have included the Workers’ Rights Amendment, Paid Leave for All, higher minimum wages, fairer workers compensation laws, and a robust state construction program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF), the philanthropic arm of the Iowa Credit Union League, is proud to announce the graduates of the 2023 ‘People Helping People’ Financial Coach Program. The program, which ran virtually in May, featured fifty attendees from seventeen different credit unions.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (May 23, 2023) — The Main Street Ottumwa Economic Vitality Committee is pleased to announce Business Brew, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, property-owners, funders, government, and business leaders. Business Brew will take place this Friday, May 26, 5:30-7:30PM, at the offices of Main Street Ottumwa, 334 E Main St.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Quad City Bank and Trust with a check for their unclaimed funds from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. "I am thrilled to reunite Quad City Bank and Trust with funds found during my Unclaimed Property Day campaign on February 1," said Smith. "While National Unclaimed Property Day is celebrated for just one day, my efforts to make Iowans aware of their unclaimed funds isn't.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Total Solutions is joining with hundreds of other professional employer organizations (PEOs) around the country in celebrating the inaugural National PEO Week May 21-27, in recognition of the industry’s important contributions to the US economy through its support of small and mid-size businesses.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April from 2.8 percent in March while the state’s labor force added 4,300 new workers. The total number of Iowans with jobs increased to 1,681,400 in April, up 5,800 from the month before.

In comparison, the US unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in March.

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