Archive for April 2011
Drake honors Partnership’s Willits
Martha Willits, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, received the Community Leadership Award from Drake University for her contributions to the university and the Des Moines business community. Charlie Edwards, dean of …
Read MoreGoogle shares rise after decision on ITA
Shares of Google Inc. were up 0.3 percent at $581.70 on the Nasdaq stock exchange this afternoon following the Justice Department’s approval of the company’s purchase of ITA Software Inc., Reuters reported.
But Google must …
Read MoreSocial Media Club elects officers
The Social Media Club of Des Moines has elected its 2011-2012 officers and is in the process of adopting bylaws and establishing committees. Claire Celsi, owner of The Public Relations Project LLC, will serve as …
Read MoreInsurance agencies link to expand services
Two Greater Des Moines insurance agencies have merged. Waukee-based J.A. Hinke & Co. Inc., which was founded by Joey Hinke in 2009, and Miller & Fidler Insurance Agency, which focuses primarily on home, auto and …
Read MoreFCC adopts controversial wireless roaming rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules that will require wireless service providers such as AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless to negotiate wireless data roaming deals with competitors. The FCC voted along party …
Read MorePrincipal calls for financial security contest entries
Each entrant in Principal Financial Group Inc.’s 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security contest will receive a free customized employee benefits report that compares his or her company’s benefits to those of the 10 …
Read MoreCrude, gold prices up following aftershock
Crude oil futures approached $112 a barrel today following a major aftershock in Japan and amid continuing conflict in Libya.
Prices have been climbing since a week ago, when crude oil futures traded at $106 …
Read MoreIowa State team wins Big 12 M.B.A. competition
A team of Iowa State University students took first place in the fifth annual Big 12 M.B.A. Case Competition at the University of Colorado-Boulder Leeds School of Business. It was the second consecutive year that …
Read MoreJets often first to go with buyouts
Jet fleets at companies purchased through leveraged buyouts are at least 40 percent smaller than at similar publicly traded firms, Bloomberg reported.
Buyout funds soared leading up to the recession, and the financial discipline imposed …
Read MoreSieman honored by West Des Moines Chamber
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will present Loretta Sieman with its West Des Moines Citizen of the Year Award in recognition of her long history of service to the community. Sieman, owner of …
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