Archive for October 2009

As congressional leaders continue to debate health-care reform, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has released a report that echoes the findings of the study commissioned by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) released Oct. 12. …

The U.S. economy is recovering, according to many economists. But as consumers pinch pennies and businesses try to balance their budgets, the rebound could take longer then expected, Reuters reported.

“Realistically, it’s going to be …

John Pappajohn was honored with a Lifetime Achievement in Entrepreneurship Award from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship in Chicago on Tuesday. He was nominated by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, located on the …

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corp. and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, planned to outline $120 million in grants to boost farming and fight hunger and poverty in developing countries during a …

CNNMoney.com tossed some kudos our way in a report on the top spots in the country to launch a business, ranking Des Moines eighth among mid-size cities. The coverage wasn’t all flattering, as its business …

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. will release third-quarter results after the close of U.S. markets Nov. 9. Sven Ruder, president and CEO, will host a conference call at 9 a.m. Iowa time Nov. 10 to discuss the results. …

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. is planning a significant expansion of its research space in Central Iowa, which would also mean hiring 160 additional employees.

The Johnston-based company seed has requested $1 million from the Grow …

James Myers, who was at the helm in 2008 when his family’s home building empire collapsed, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday. Myers cited debts of nearly $175.4 million and assets of almost $1.1 million in …