Archive for May 2011
Bankers Trust launches website targeted to real estate professionals, consumers
Bankers Trust Co. has launched a website that brings various aspects of local real estate to one location.
The Resident Insider debuted April 28. It provides a single source of information about real estate agents, …
Read MoreSauer-Danfoss reports sales rose sharply in 2010
Sauer-Danfoss Inc., an international manufacturer of hydraulic systems, reported that its sales increased 22 percent in 2010.
In a proxy statement filed April 28 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said sales in …
Read MoreA Closer Look: David Murray
So you’re an Iowa native?
I was actually born in Sioux City, but for the most part grew up around the Des Moines area. I was in Des Moines until about sixth grade, and spent …
Read MoreCapital City Fruit to expand in Norwalk
When Capital City Fruit Co. moved to Norwalk from Des Moines in 1981, it was still a small produce company with just 19 employees. Since then, the business has grown into a regional distributor with …
AT&T says proposed merger will benefit Iowa
Beth Canuteson has heard the questions and criticisms about AT&T Inc.’s proposed merger with T-Mobile USA Inc.
She’s confident, as is the company, that the merger would pay dividends in 4G LTE broadband coverage – …
Read MoreCapital Crossroads identifies Greater Des Moines job targets
Which job sectors should Greater Des Moines target in the future?
The answer, according to a report released as part of the Capital Crossroads long-term visioning plan, probably won’t surprise anyone.
The Target Cluster and …
Read MoreAP Lofts welcomes commercial tenant from Los Angeles
AP Transfer Lofts’ newest commercial tenant arrived in Des Moines last week carrying clothing crafted by independent Los Angeles-based fashion designers.
Rebekah Risbeck, an Iowa native and recent California resident who traveled here on Feb. …
Read MoreNew federal rules aim to reduce foodborne illnesses
Is there a better way to know whether your peanut butter is toxic, your eggs are tainted or your spinach is lethal?
Recalls of potentially contaminated food may become even more prevalent under new rules …
Read MoreFollow the trust
Steven Zumbach was new on the job at the Belin McCormick law firm when he was told to meet with a Chicago tax attorney for a prominent Greater Des Moines businessman.
That was in 1977, …
Read MorePrivate bankers say communication helped clients stay the course
Until recently, Scott Johnson didn’t have much good economic news to report to his wealth management clients, as declining financial markets took their toll on asset values in the past couple of years. However, the …