Archive for July 2011
Prebid conference to be held at YWCA building
A preletting conference will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the former YWCA building, 717 Grand Ave.
The conference will include a building walk-through. The improvement project at the space includes demolition of the …
Read MoreNadas to unveil children’s album at Science Center
The Science Center of Iowa announced it will host three special performances of The Nadas on August 6 to celebrate the band’s release of its first children’s album, Bright Eyed & Bushy Tailed.
The Nadas …
Read MoreIowa Business Council debuts ‘Competitiveness Index’
Iowa has gained little competitive advantage relative to other states over the past 10 years, according to an analysis released today by the Iowa Business Council (IBC).
Looking at it another way, Iowa …
Demand for office space up in second quarter
Demand for office space in the United States reached its highest level in nearly four years in the second quarter, the St. Louis Business Journal reported.
The amount of space being leased minus the amount …
Read MoreArchitect renovates space for lease after plan to occupy falters
A residential architect’s renovation of an historic east-side duplex followed an economic downturn that forced him to shut the doors of his start-up company.
Before the recession, Boston native Ron Berkey and his business partner …
Read MoreEspeland honored by Regus Management
Jennifer Espeland, selling manager with Regus Management Group, was named General Manager of the Year by her employer. Espeland, who runs Regus’ office at West Glen Town Center in West Des Moines, was recognized for …
Read MoreSigned Lease Transactions (Week of July 10)
JoAnns Fabrics has leased 18,250 square feet of space at 1205 S.E. 16th Court in Ankeny. The tenant was represented by Rick Quinlevan of Lerner Co. The landlord, Denny Elwell Family LC, was also represented …
Read MoreFirst offshore wind farm planned on East Coast
A contract to construct the first offshore wind farm in North America was awarded to Fishermen’s Energy LLC. The project will be managed by AECOM, a provider of professional technical and management support services firm …
Read MoreReport: 2011 already costliest year for natural disasters
Natural disasters across the globe have made 2011 the costliest year on record in terms of property damage, MSNBC.com reported.
The first six months saw $265 billion in economic losses, well above the previous record …
Read MoreNew plan could allow Obama to raise debt ceiling on his own
President Barack Obama and congressional lawmakers met at the White House for the third time in as many days yesterday, working to break a logjam over taxes and spending cuts before the Aug. 2 deadline …
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