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Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 4147

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Raising Capital for Startups Seminar on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its office on 700 Locust Street downtown—registered participants will also get a free one-hour SWOT analysis as they prepare for funding.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 1777

Women-owned businesses now make up 43% of Iowa companies and have grown faster than men’s businesses since the pandemic. Local business owners like Chantel Noel of Petals and Moss and Ames’ Bridget Good say community support—helped by the Iowa Center’s Women’s Business Center—helps them overcome challenges and grow their brands.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 2630

Luis Lujan opened Nos Books, a new multilingual bookstore in Des Moines that highlights international authors and writers of color to bring diverse stories to the community. He began with pop-up stores during COVID and now runs a permanent location near Drake University to bridge cultural gaps.

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