Archive for July 2011
American Heart Association taking fit company applications
The American Heart Association is looking for applications to recognize Iowa companies that are taking steps to keep their employees healthy. The association’s Fit-Friendly Company Certification program recognizes employers who create a culture of physical …
Read MoreNominate a business for excellence in exporting
The Iowa Innovation Gateway and Iowa Department of Economic Development will host a global conference on Oct. 28 at Vermeer Global Pavilion in Pella. Area marketing groups will also be involved in the event. As …
Read MoreGrassley amendment aimed at checking nonprofits
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a measure by Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley to tighten requirements for nonprofit organizations that receive federal grants through the Second Chance Act.
Grassley offered his amendment to a …
Read MoreRural economy expanding at slower pace
An index that measures the economy of rural areas of a 10-state region remained in positive territory in July, but indicators are trending lower.
Dipping to 55.7 this month from 56 in June, the overall …
Read MoreYPC to host leader lunch
The Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will host “Lunch with Leaders,” an event at which young professionals can connect with more seasoned community and business leaders in Greater Des Moines. Scheduled to take place from 11:45 …
Read MoreEdwards named new DMAI chair-elect
Greg Edwards, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, was inducted as the chair-elect of Destination Marketing Association International, a trade group for approximately 650 destination marketing organizations. Edwards, who …
Read MoreMeredith links with network aimed at European women
Meredith Corp. said it will provide editorial content on a syndicated basis to a new online network aimed at adult women in Europe. Based in Vienna, the network, which Meredith will support via its experience …
Read MoreCorn growers plant Corn Caucus
In an effort to keep corn growers informed about the 2012 presidential campaign, the Iowa Corn Growers Association has partnered with the National Corn Growers Association and associations in other states to launch the Corn …
Read MoreActions, not missions
Can you recite your mission statement?
Come on! You’ve seen it a hundred times. It’s some drivel about being No. 1, exceeding expectations and building shareholder value that contains other nonsensical words that mean nothing …
Read MoreIs social media really a ‘must’ for every business?
There are a lot of social media “experts” out there who will tell you that every single organization on the globe should be participating in social media. They will point to the cool Facebook fan …