Archive for April 2011
Price of gas 75 cents higher than a year ago in Des Moines
Average retail gasoline prices in Des Moines rose 7.8 cents per gallon in the week ending April 3, according to price-tracking website DesMoinesGasPrices.com.
The price averaged $3.58 per gallon on Sunday, which was 75.7 cents …
Read MoreDonan to open office in Des Moines
Louisville, Ky.-based Donan Engineering Co. Inc. announced plans today to expand its forensic engineering and fire investigation operations in Iowa with a new office location in Des Moines.
Donan will begin offering forensic investigative services …
Read MoreMcDonald’s announces one-day hiring binge
McDonald’s Corp. announced a one-day spring hiring spree aimed at fighting the use of the term “McJob” as shorthand for describing low-wage, dead-end work, Reuters reported.
The global restaurant chain said it plans to hire …
Read MorePizza and pasta chain seeks bankruptcy protection
Sbarro Inc., a pizza and pasta fast-food chain popular in malls and airports, said today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company also said it is seeking court approval for an …
Read MoreBusiness Record Forty Under 40 photo gallery
The Business Record honored the 2011 Forty Under 40 recipients March 29 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Click here for a photo gallery of the event.…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation gives $25,000 to The Homestead
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has given $25,000 to The Homestead to customize its autism clinic, which serves children and families affected by autism. “This grant from the Community Foundation will help us …
Read MoreSchool board association names new director
Thomas Downs, who recently announced his retirement after seven years as superintendent of the Southeast Polk Community School District, has been selected as the executive director of the Iowa Association of School Boards.…
Read MoreDART public meetings set for this week
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will have public meetings this week to take suggestions for future transit planning. The meetings are at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Des …
Read MoreIowa banks provided $261 million in SBA loans last fiscal year
The U.S. Small Business Association has recognized First American Bank, which has six locations in Greater Des Moines, as a top lender for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2010. First American approved 22 …
Read MoreMarketing association accepting award submissions
The Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association is accepting submissions for its 20111 NOVA awards. Entry forms can be downloaded from amaiowa.com/nova2011 and are due by 5 p.m. April 20. An awards ceremony will …
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