Archive for November 2004
Caleris Inc. to open second call center northwest of Des Moines
Rather than being connected to a call center located in New Delhi, a Sony Corp. customer who dials a toll-free customer support number may instead be dealing with a tech-savvy farmer’s wife in Manning, Iowa. …
Read MorePeak Agency acquires Corell to become largest in market
The Peak Agency has moved fast in the past two years, going from the newest model and talent agency in the Des Moines market to become the largest in the state.
Agency director Jason Ramirez …
New tax act gives businesses a lot to chew on
What is a manufacturer? Consult an accountant who’s studied the new American Jobs Creation Act, and he or she will tell you the Internal Revenue Service’s definition extends far beyond companies that assemble tractors, mold …
Read MoreEPA fines rain down on builders
About a dozen Central Iowa developers and builders face substantial fines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – some possibly reaching six figures – for water runoff violations that were discovered during a round of …
Read MoreU of I program reaches out to entrepreneurship teachers
Indianola High School teacher Cinda Blythe calls it the best summer course she’s taken in her 25 years in the education field. She’s referring to the Seminar in Entrepreneurship and Iowa Youthbiz, which is offered …
Read MoreBark Busters’ doggy therapy promises well-behaved pooches
It may be the dream of every problem-dog owner, and a thought that occasionally crosses every dog owner’s mind: Wouldn’t it be great if a doggy specialist could simply make a house call and help …
Read MoreISED Ventures makes business ownership accessible
The staff at ISED Ventures knows that business owners come from many different backgrounds. The group, which is a subsidiary of the Institute for Social and Economic Development, has served thousands of Iowans and fostered …
Read MoreEnd of election uncertainty could wake up sleepy stock market
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, when it became apparent that President George W. Bush had been re-elected, the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 101 points. That was not a shock to Central Iowa investment experts.
“Traditionally, …
Corporate Web sites slowly moving away from English-only
It’s estimated that the United States’ booming Hispanic population will near 90 million by 2050, quadruple its 22.5 million level in 1990. To many companies, that means that it’s time to update the corporate Web …
Read MoreEmotional intelligence stretches the IQ concept
Philosopher Rene Descartes, in a fit of wisdom, proclaimed, “I think, therefore I am.”
But as some psychologists have begun to emphasize that human beings are made of emotions, Kevin Pokorny says it may be …