Archive for June 2011
Mobile payment giant ups revenue projections amid competition
PayPal, an eBay Inc. subsidiary, has updated its mobile 2011 projection to $3 billion, marking the third time it has had to change its mobile predictions for this year, Mobile Commerce Daily reported.
The news …
Read MoreMeredith expands food media business
Meredith Corp. today announced the acquisition of EatingWell Media Group, a multi-channel brand focused on healthful eating, as well as the launch of website Recipe.com, which will pair recipes with digital coupons.
More than 60 …
Read MoreDART set to hire new leader
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is scheduled to have a special DART Commission meeting today at noon to announce the hiring of its new general manager.
DART decided to accelerate the hiring …
Read MoreGetting social in Des Moines
Social Media Club Des Moines will host two events this week, including a breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. tomorrow at Palmer’s Deli and Market at 2843 Ingersoll Ave.
The cost is $5. On June …
Read MoreState bragging rights go to…
Iowa State University won this year’s Krause Challenge, Kum & Go LC announced.
The challenge started in 1998 when W.A. Krause, Kum & Go founder and chairman, provided a one-time gift of $400,000 to be …
Read MoreHouse lawmakers pass patent legislation overhaul
Legislation to overhaul the U.S. patent system for the first time in nearly 60 years made it way through the House of Representatives on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Despite disagreements about a provision …
Read MoreDorsey to occupy Embassy Club space
Global law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP has entered into a lease agreement with Principal Financial Group Inc. to occupy the 41st floor of 801 Grand Ave. in downtown Des Moines. Dorsey has occupied the …
Read MoreGlobal M&A declines in second quarter
Global merger and acquisition deals declined in the second quarter from the previous three months, fueling concern that executives are hesitant to put cash-rich balance sheets to work, Bloomberg reported.
Announced M&A deals totaled $611 …
Read MoreHubbell to host land market survey
Hubbell Land Development, a subsidiary of Hubbell Realty Co., will host the 2011 Land Market Study Reception beginning at 4 p.m. on June 28. Following a discussion with Edsel Charles of Market Graphics regarding market …
Read MoreWells Fargo employees recognized for healthy donation
An Iowa organization has awarded a group of Wells Fargo & Co. employees with a Healthy Investment Award for their donation of more than $63,000. That was the largest amount collected from a single workplace …
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