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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. In addition, Iowa is second in the U.S.

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SumTotal Systems To Take Up Residency In W. Des Moines

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With over 100 employees, the company provides strategic human capital management (HCM) solutions. ” SumTotal Vice President of Human Resources Richard Oyen said the company is excited to expand its presence in Iowa with the move to the Promenade Office Building. As of December 2012, SumTotal Systems, Inc.

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A good time to invest in the future.

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Not unexpectedly, there’s still plenty of bad news: ENR’s construction revenue data (updated through second quarter) show the commercial market still declining, especially in retail and office construction. With manageable overhead and efficient internal systems, we will live to bid and build another day.

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Keys to Self-Storage Project Savings

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The three-story, climate-controlled, self-storage location features more than 10 storage unit size options, and also includes both and office and retail space. Business Management. Fill out the form on this page to download this case study. . Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by. Section In the Office. Sponsor Link [link].

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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States poised for major growth in wind energy in coming years include Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Michigan. Today, there are 3,198 utility-scale wind turbines in operation in Iowa and 100 wind projects online and producing electricity in the state. Wind energy is now the fifth-largest electricity source in the U.S.,

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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BREAKING NEW GROUND IN IOWA. With more than 20 development-ready locations and additional sites working toward designation, companies can easily find the right option for their needs on an accelerated timeline thanks to Iowa’s Certified Site Program, first introduced by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in 2012.

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