Archive for March 2011
Miller won’t rule out criminal prosecutions in mortgage probe
State attorneys general and federal officials hope to reach a final settlement with banks over their mortgage-servicing and foreclosure practices within two months, Bloomberg reported.
Those talks involve banks and mortgage investors, Iowa Attorney General …
Read MoreDMACC panel brings together leaders, ideas
A panel of five area Business leaders wrapped up festivities on Innovation Week at the Des Moines Area Community College West campus last week.
Dennis Albaugh, owner of Albaugh Inc., Fred Buie, CEO of Keystone …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines annuity companies rule the market
Three of the five largest indexed annuity companies in the United States are based in Greater Des Moines, according to data provided by AnnuitySpecs.com. And five insurance companies with annuity operations in Greater Des Moines …
Stop the ISU cuts
Iowa’s success in the global marketplace strongly depends upon having high-impact public universities that are competitive with the best universities in the world.
These universities educate the professional, business and government leaders who determine our …
Read MoreIt’s all about accountability
Where can I get a Government Accountability Office T-shirt? Big fan, ever since the release of the GAO’s recent report on waste in federal spending, titled “Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save …
Business development companies thriving
Dear Mr. Berko:
In September 2009, I had a $183,000 certificate of deposit (CD) coming due and asked you to recommend some high-paying stocks. You told me to put half of the money in seven …
Read MoreFind your role models
THINK! – About what you learned from your father and mother. Their wisdom has been the foundation of your philosophy, your belief system, your personality and your achievement. They influence and affect your attitude toward …
To be memorable, a business tagline must tell a story
A couple of months ago, I wrote a column saying that most tag-lines used by businesses today were a cop-out. They felt good but promised nothing. A reader wrote and asked if I’d talk about …
A Closer Look: Todd Ashby
What drew you to this position?
Previously I had a similar position as an assistant director of transportation down at the MPO in Kansas City. I had been involved in transportation for a long time …
Read More‘Fight for Air’ climb
If the idea of climbing 41 floors at 801 Grand was too daunting for you, the 2011 Fight for Air stair climb may be more manageable.
On March 27, the American Lung Association will hold …
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