Archive for September 2011
Iowa State fall enrollment reaches new record
Iowa State University announced today that its fall enrollment reached nearly 30,000 students, a 4.2 percent increase from the previous record set last fall and the fifth consecutive year of enrollment growth.
The fall enrollment …
Read MoreConnect Iowa hires program manager
Connect Iowa announced that it has hired a state program manager. Amy Kuhlers, formerly the program manager of MyEntre.net at the University of Northern Iowa’s Regional Business Center, will lead Connect Iowa’s statewide effort to …
Read MoreSlash Web Studios acquires Adstringo
Slash Web Studios LLC, www.slashwebstudios.com a Clive-based Web development and design company, announced it has acquired Adstringo LLC, a local digital marketing company. “Adstringo has proven to be a powerful force in the digital marketing …
Read More$10 million in endowment funds awarded
Community foundations across the state will receive approximately $10 million in funding through the 2011 County Endowment Fund Program, announced Gov. Terry Branstad and officials from the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Council …
Read MoreNew Leaders Council seeks 2012 class members
The New Leaders Council (NLC) Des Moines Chapter announced Wednesday that applications for the 2012 NLC Institute are now available online. The applications can be accessed at www.newleaderscouncil.org/institute/apply. Potential 2012 fellows must complete applications by …
Read MorePower Breakfast: Risk Aversion
Are Central Iowans too risk-averse? And if they are, how can that stifle start-up opportunities and economic growth? Start-up experts, a financial planner and an economic expert will discuss this issue at the Business Record’s …
No deal yet on former Regency project
A public hearing on Woodland Hills, the former Michael’s Landing development that spread across 300 acres in West Des Moines and was seized by banks in the wake of the collapse of Regency development companies, …
Read More$300 billion plan would have ‘quick and positive’ effect on jobs
President Barack Obama, facing waning confidence among Americans in his economic stewardship, plans some $300 billion in tax cuts and government spending as part of a jobs creation package.
The price tag of the …
Read MoreAnkeny approves incentives for LGI expansion
The Ankeny City Council yesterday approved an incentive package for Lauridsen Group Inc. (LGI) in support of a planned $8.7 million research and development expansion project. The company, which develops protein-based food and non-food products, …
Read MoreHealth insurance premiums up an average 10.1 percent
Health insurance premiums in Iowa increased an average of 10.1 percent from 2010 to 2011, according to the 2011 Iowa Employer Benefits Study conducted annually by employee benefits consulting firm David P. Lind & Associates …
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