Archive for January 2011
Looking Uppward
A group in Des Moines wants to help two people flying out of a Russian airport connect with each other.
Actually, the airport could be anywhere, but that is the concept behind Uppward LLC, a …
Read MoreIn past year, FBL has ‘come a long way’
Jim Hohmann doesn’t expect that his employees at FBL Financial Group Inc. will give their “best efforts.” He demands “all efforts.”
“When I talk to our employees and I talk about accountability, part of my …
Read MoreSyverson Strege adopts more active management approach
Lance Gunkel and his colleagues at Syverson Strege & Co. were frustrated by the market’s wild swings over the past two years, and so were their clients.
“The clients were understandably upset being told, ‘Just …
Read MoreConvenience store chains roll out new plans
Three convenience-store chains with ties to Greater Des Moines are expanding the size and scope of their operations in an effort to capitalize on consumer habits.
Following a two-year decline, the number of U.S. convenience …
Read MoreIowa-assembled electric cars surging toward production
The sight of Iowa-assembled electric vehicles on the road is coming closer and closer to reality.
The most important thing, though, is making sure the vehicles are ready – completely ready – before they hit …
Read MoreKnapp presented with Iowa Award
Updated at 3:14 p.m. on Jan. 14
Gov. Chet Culver presented the Iowa Award to Bill Knapp during a ceremony in the rotunda of the state Capitol at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Knapp, founder and chairman …
Read MoreLocal financial advisor wins national award
Matt Fryar of Wells Fargo Investments LLC was named Bank Investment Consultant magazine’s top bank representative in its Top 50 survey released today.
Fryar works at Wells Fargo’s Des Moines office. Bank Investment Consultant produces …
Read MoreDMACC to offer homeland security courses
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) formally announced a partnership with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today.
DMACC will expand its criminal justice program by offering a new homeland security emphasis for students. …
Hubbell Homes reports record-breaking sales
Hubbell Homes, a division of Hubbell Realty Co., announced it will close the 2010 fiscal year with a 12 percent increase in sales from FY2009.
Hubbell Homes sold 298 new homes, a record high for …
Read MoreBusinessman Daley named chief of staff
President Barack Obama has chosen J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. executive William Daley to be his new chief of staff, according to Reuters.
In Daley, Obama is bringing in someone who was not part of …
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