Archive for February 2011
Allied partners with CAA
Des Moines-based Allied Insurance, an arm of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., and Allied General Agency Co. announced Monday that they have partnered with Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA).
Under terms of the …
Read MoreIDED officials lead trade mission to Mexico
Officials from the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) and Iowa’s pork and beef industries are taking part in a trade mission to Mexico this week, aiming to expand Iowa meat exports there.
In the …
Read MoreConstruction has positive fourth-quarter growth
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for the fourth quarter of 2010 averaged 7.1 months, up from seven months in the third quarter.
The CBI was up 21.3 percent …
Read MoreMarsh announces strong earnings
Risk and insurance services provider Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. announced strong fourth- quarter earnings today.
Marsh reported a profit of $203 million, or 37 cents a share, up from $23 million, or 4 cents …
Read MoreHR Green changes legal name
Cedar Rapids-based Howard R. Green Co., which has an office in Johnston, announced today that it will change its legal name to HR Green Inc., a commonly used company abbreviation. The company acquired firms in …
Read MoreObama budget would reduce or eliminate 200 federal programs
President Barack Obama’s budget cuts for 2012 hit far and wide, CNNMoney.com reported.
Airports, heat subsidies for the poor, water treatment plants and Pell grants are just some of the targets. In total, half of …
Read MoreSwipe fee caps are deeply flawed, bankers group says
Community banks could eliminate free products, fire workers and shelve expansion plans if the Federal Reserve imposes caps on proposed debit-card “swipe” fees, according to a survey conducted by a trade group, Bloomberg reported.
The …
Read MoreApplication period opens for leadership awards
The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) is accepting nominations for the institute’s Distinguished Leadership Awards, which recognize GDMLI alumni, current students and one GDMLI advocate. Nominations are requested for the categories of business, civic, …
Read MoreFinally, another big bird in the sky
Boeing Co. rolled out a new jumbo jet on Sunday, Reuters reported, almost 42 years to the day since the maiden flight of the 747, which went on to become the world’s most recognized jetliner …
Read MoreObama budget rewards buyers of electric cars
In its effort to put 1 million electric cars on the road by 2015, the Obama administration’s proposed budget supports a plan to give $7,500 directly to electric car buyers rather than make them wait …
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