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Saturday, February 04, 2012


TRANSITIONS: Thick (or thin) as a brick
On a summer evening 30 years from now, an old desk clerk and his young apprentice pass the time in the lobby of a hotel on the Des Moines riverfront.



MCLELLAN: Activate your customer army
There are some human truths that, if you allow them to, can dramatically affect your marketing efforts and focus.



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2012 Economic Forecast
2012 Greater Des Moines Parnership Annual Dinner
2012 BOL Unveiling Party
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News by Industry

Ag & Environment
• DuPont sets global food security goals
• Partnership will lead Pioneer deeper into the genetic weeds
• Investments in wind power expected to drop this year
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Culture
• Skywalk Golf comes to town on Feb. 11
• O'Keefe to be honored for volunteer efforts
• A Closer Look: Wade Den Hartog
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Economic Development
• U.S. unemployment drops to three-year low
• Capital Crossroads: Social Capital
• Tomorrow Plan takes feedback at public meetings
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Energy & Utilities
• Wind-energy supplier expands to Texas
• Energy company pays $10,150 for risk management violations
• Chamness designer wins compost contest
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Finance & Insurance
• Principal net income up 2 percent in 2011
• Final 401(k) disclosure rule issued
• BERKO: For a solid banking investment, look north
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Health & Wellness
• Senior living association gets new name
• CBO: Health spending to more than double by 2022
• Mercy Medical Center announces reorganization
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HR & Education
• NAWBO summit early registration ends tomorrow
• Planning for the future
• Kibbie to be honored for community college leadership
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Law & Government
• BrownWinick attorney nominated to join group of top trial lawyers
• Saving, not spending
• A Closer Look: R. Michael Hayes
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Manufacturing & Logistics
• Manufacturing group slams China trade practices
• Midwest manufacturing increased in December
• U.S. trucking firms see jump in tonnage hauled
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Opinion
• GUEST OPINION: It's your reputation; you need to protect it
• OUR VIEW: An era when jobs trump all
• TRANSITIONS: Thick (or thin) as a brick
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Real Estate & Development
• Walters estate bought by limited liability company
• AIA announces board members
• Foreclosures and delinquencies drop in Greater Des Moines
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Retail & Business
• Stocks rally after strong jobs report
• In 2012, the Iowa economy will...?
• Economic forecast: Head winds easing
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Sales & Marketing
• GITOMER: You vs. the airlines
• MCLELLAN: Activate your customer army
• Iowa marketing group hosts workshop
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Tech & Innovation
• Startup Iowa launches state-wide events calendar
• MidAmerican completes purchase of solar power plant
• Harris to speak at BIZ luncheon
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Transportation
• DART unveils proposed tax levy increase
• Republicans call for $260 billion in infrastructure spending
• Branstad announces $50 million in Road Use Tax Fund efficiencies
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