Archive for May 2011
Businesses buzzing about BizTown
Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Iowa Inc. has received a $10,000 grant from the ING Foundation, allowing Central Iowa elementary school students to experience real-life financial lessons while attending the Richard O. Jacobson BizTown. Wells …
Read MoreEmployment up slightly in Iowa
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6 percent in April from 6.1 percent the prior month, as the state’s manufacturing sector added 1,400 jobs.
The Labor Department said today that a total of 700 …
Read MoreMain Streets Conference coming to Des Moines
The 2011 National Main Streets Conference will take place May 22-25 at the Polk County Convention Complex.
More than 1,000 architects, city planners, elected officials and historic preservationists are expected to attend the annual conference, …
Read MoreLadco looks to mixed-use development near Kansas City
A predevelopment agreement between Ladco Development Inc. and the city of North Kansas City, Mo., is paving the way for a $100 million mixed-use redevelopment on about 58 acres located near three of the state’s …
Read MorePalisade to host data loss webinar for banks
Palisade Systems Inc., a data loss prevention services provider in Des Moines, will host a free webinar aimed at financial institutions.
“Protect Your Data Assets: How a Mid-Size Community Bank Protects Sensitive Data With a …
Read MorePublic Service Academy slated
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council, along with the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and the Young Professionals Connection, will host an event aimed at those considering public office.
The Public Service Academy …
Read MoreWellmark to host Partnership’s Multicultural Reception
The next Multicultural Reception will be hosted by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield on June 9. Sponsored by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the networking event is scheduled to take place from 5 to …
Read MoreWeitz Co. likely to construct new DART Central Station hub
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) announced today that The Weitz Co. has submitted the lowest bid to construct the new DART hub at 620 Cherry St. and is likely to be awarded …
Read MoreLiberty bids $1B on Barnes & Noble
Liberty Media Corp. wants to purchase Barnes & Noble Inc. for $1.02 billion, Reuters reported.
Liberty Media, which in recent years has looked to acquire inexpensive media-related assets in the hope of turning big profits, …
Read MoreIEA: Oil prices impeding economy
High fuel prices are impeding the global economy as oil-producing countries increase supply before the summer travel season, CNNMoney.com reported.
The International Energy Agency (IEA), a Paris-based energy watchdog, said Thursday that aglobal demand for …
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