Archive for August 2010
Wells Fargo helps Habitat for Humanity
Wells Fargo & Co. will give $175,000 to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity today to support the organization’s projects, including the upcoming Habitat 20/10 build, the Women’s Build and the CEO Build. The company …
Read MoreScience Center fund-raiser is Friday
The Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater will host its 12th annual fund-raising event and auction, “Envision More,” from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday. The event features live music, cocktails, food and …
Read MorePrincipal’s 10 Best maintain employee benefits
Ten growing companies have been selected by an independent panel of judges as The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security – 2010.
Despite a turbulent economy, the 10 organizations were included in the …
Read MoreCash-strapped loan programs hinder small businesses
Dozens of state programs that help small businesses get needed loans are in jeopardy, CNNMoney.com reported.
Though they cost relatively little to operate and are successful at helping create jobs, many of the programs, which …
Read MoreMore meals volunteers needed
Meals from the Heartland said its needs more volunteers, though the ability to register online has already resulted in more than half of the available packaging slots being filled for the organization’s upcoming event. A …
Read MoreScience Center seeking funds
On Friday, the Science Center of Iowa will host its 12th annual fund-raising event and auction. This year’s event, with the theme “Envision More,” will feature live music, cocktails, cuisine and live and silent auctions …
Read MoreGeoLearning ranking up
GeoLearning Inc. was named to Inc. 5000’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the seventh consecutive year. The West Des Moines-based business was recognized for a 55 percent growth in revenue from …
Read MoreMercy to host ovarian cancer conference
On Sept. 16, Mercy Cancer Center in Des Moines will host a one-day conference focused on ovarian cancer at the Mercy Medical Center East Tower Auditorium. Mercy and KCCI on Tuesday evening hosted a live …
Read MoreDes Moines property sells for $26K above asking price
An industrial property on Des Moines’ northeast side has sold for $26,000 more than its listed price.
On Aug. 11, Seabass Realty LLC, a real estate investment group managed by Jeff Greteman, paid $425,000 for …
Read MoreCommercial property prices up
The average price of U.S. commercial property prices rose by 2.2 percent in the second quarter, according to a report by Investment Property Databank US Quarterly Property Index. According to CNBC.com, this was the first …
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