Archive for January 2011
Charlotte and Fred Hubbell join Community Foundation Leadership Circle
Charlotte and Fred Hubbell have joined the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Leadership Circle, a group of donors who pledge $2 million through initial contributions and deferred gifts. The resulting endowment supports projects and …
Let’s reinvent Iowa
The turbulence of our times continues to offer challenges for Iowa. One must ask if our historical focus on agriculture and manufacturing will still retain talented, hard-working individuals who are satisfied with their lives. Can …
The year of restless employees
The economic picture is brightening, and the new year should be better for your business in almost every way, with more customers to serve and more orders to fill. Unfortunately, you might be the only …
If it’s in a can …
Dear Mr. Berko:
I bought 50 shares of Ball Corp. in 2001 at $80 and now have 200 shares with a profit of more than $9,000. What do you think of this company? My broker …
Read MoreDive into social media
Every time I’m in front of an audience, I ask two questions:
1. How many of you have some social media involvement? (Almost everyone’s hand goes up.)
2. How many of you wish you were …
Read MoreIn 2011, be resolute
I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. The truth is, they come pre-loaded with the idea that we’re not really all that serious about them and no doubt will abandon them by February …
A Closer Look: Kim Didier
What is DMACC Business Resources?
It is the main conduit and liaison between our business community of the DMACC region and the community college. We work with the businesses in identifying their workforce needs and …
Read MoreJoppa reaches out to homeless community
For Joppa Outreach Inc. founder Joe Stevens, helping the homeless isn’t about giving handouts.
“It’s about the relationships,” Stevens said. “It’s shaking hands, it’s hugging. … And it’s spending time with (people).”
Joppa is an …
Read MoreFeds and state will regulate non-bank lenders
Elizabeth Warren, the White House adviser assigned to set up a U.S. consumer financial-protection bureau, is planning to share information with state regulators to streamline oversight of non-bank firms such as payday lenders.
Under an …
Read MoreEmbassy Club readies to reopen downtown
The Embassy Club is expected to reopen downtown in the Ruan Building at 666 Grand Ave. on Feb. 1 as the organization also turns its attention to a younger generation of professionals in the western …