Archive for March 2011
Iowa rules and regs must pass the jobs test, Branstad says
Gov. Terry Branstad will sign an executive order requiring a jobs impact statement for new government rules and regulations. “Executive Order 71 will ensure that state government’s eyes are affixed on job creation, retention and …
Read MoreAmeriprise settles in private placement litigation
Ameriprise Financial Inc. and its subsidiary, Securities America Inc., have reached independent settlements with investors who purchased private placements that have gone bust, InvestmentNews reported.
Two weeks ago, Securities America reached a $21 million preliminary …
Read MoreOil eases amid reports on Venezuela
The price of oil hovered above the $103 a barrel range today as investors continue to worry about potential supply disruptions in North Africa and the Middle East, CNNMoney.com reported.
West Texas intermediate, the primary …
Read MoreLocals to talk farming at SXSW panel
A panel discussion at the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas, will focus on how farmers are getting business done with smart phones, as well as various applications for mobile technology in an agricultural setting. …
Read MoreConstruction sector adds 33,000 jobs
The construction industry added 33,000 jobs in February – the sector’s largest monthly gain since March 2007 – according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of …
Read MoreSauer-Danfoss executive to speak in New York
Ames-based Sauer-Danfoss Inc., a designer, manufacturer and distributor of engineered hydraulic and electronic systems, said that Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Kenneth McCuskey, will present at the International Strategy & Investment Industrial Conference in …
Read MoreWellmark Foundation supports DMARC project
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) has received a $25,000 grant from The Wellmark Foundation, which has committed the funds in support of the council’s “Mapping an End to Hunger in Greater Des Moines” …
Read MoreVideo: DigitaLink – Jim Schipper
Jim Schipper, Iowa Superintendent of Banking, talks about his career path.…
Read MoreUnemployment rate falls as private hiring increases
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent in February as employers added 192,000 workers, Bloomberg reported.
Hiring in manufacturing, construction and temporary help agencies was up as state and local governments cut positions.
“The …
Read MoreStartup Weekend starts today
Startup Weekend Des Moines, a 54-hour event that focuses on constructing a Web-based or mobile application, is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. today. The event, which is open to anyone interested in the local …
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