Archive for June 2011
Senate vote saves ethanol tax breaks
The Senate on Tuesday voted against killing off $6 billion in tax breaks for ethanol producers in a vote highlighting the power of anti-tax groups, The Hill reported.
The measure was backed by Sen. Tom …
Read MoreBroker-dealers will have to pay for auditors
The biggest U.S. stock broker-dealers will have to pay more than $1 million a year to finance inspections of the firms that audit them under a regulatory program prompted by revelations related to Bernard Madoff’s …
Read MorePioneer to indefinitely delay modified soybean seed
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. said that it is indefinitely delaying the commercial launch of the genetically modified soybean seed at the center of a long-running court battle with archrival Monsanto Co., The Wall Street Journal …
Read MoreGoogle inks deal to finance residential solar projects
SolarCity and Google Inc. on Tuesday announced the creation of a $280 million fund to finance residential solar projects. The fund will extend solar lease and power purchase agreement options to customers who want to …
Read MoreCredit union group promotes Russell, Williams
Affiliates Management Co. (AMC), parent company of The Members Group and the holding company for the Iowa Credit Union League, has promoted two of its executives, Jeff Russell and Murray Williams. Russell will serve as …
Read MoreDMACC golf tournament scheduled for June 21
Des Moines Area Community College will host the fourth annual DMACC CEO Golf Invitational June 21 at the Talons of Tuscany in Ankeny. About 120 golfers are expected for the event, including DMACC President Rob …
Read MoreDigitaLink – Glenn Lyons
Glenn Lyons, president and CEO of the Downtown Community Alliance, talks about the elements that are shaping the future of downtown.…
Read MoreOptimism level drops among CEOs
Optimism among U.S. CEOs fell in the second quarter from a record high as fewer business leaders projected that sales will climb, Bloomberg reported.
The Business Roundtable’s economic outlook index decreased to 109.9 for the …
Read MoreStudy: Caring for elderly costs Baby Boomers
A steep rise in people caring for elderly parents is taking a toll on the health and finances of many Baby Boomers, The Wall Street Journal reported.
A new study says older caregivers who work …
Read MorePolk County approves new lease for Prairie Meadows
The Polk County Board of Supervisors today approved a new seven-year and seven-month lease with Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
Polk County will receive $15.6 million a year for rent, and additional payments will be …
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