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No Time to Start a Business? Ken Chester Says You Need Just Two Hours

If you had just two hours a week, could you turn your business idea into reality? A Des Moines entrepreneur says yes.

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Quarterly business roundtable showcases small business owners of color in Des Moines

A quarterly virtual networking event based in Des Moines, Iowa, brings together aspiring small business owners of color.

Experts say mentorship is contributing to the growth of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.

What is driving the rise in the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.? Experts weigh in.

‘Proudly Black-owned’ Reliable Maintenance Celebrates 52 years

Des Moines Business Spotlight: Reliable Maintenance Company has a long history in Des Moines.

Quad Cities African American Resource Directory launches

Looking for a business in the Quad Cities area? A new resource makes your search easier.

College-educated Black women faced largest employment losses in 2025

Employment data show college-educated Black women were hit hardest by 2025 job losses, especially those who worked in government roles.

Polk County Housing Trust Fund offers real estate program
Looking for something tasty to eat? Check out these new Black-owned restaurants in Iowa

We love our soul food. Fortunately for us, there are some new Black-owned spots serving up the foods we crave.

The Only One in the Room: The Invisible Weight Black Women Carry at Work

The "exhausting emotional choreography" Black women perform in the workplace.

How to break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle — Even When You’re Tired as Hell

Meet Financial Professional Stoy Hall: His column is here to help you stack your coins