Archive for November 2011
YPC to hold annual meeting Dec. 7
The Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will host its annual meeting on Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Club West.
The group is celebrating Des Moines’ 2011 recognition as The Best City …
Read MoreDes Moines downtown chamber electing members to board of directors
The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce is electing two new members to its board of directors.
All positions are three-year commitments and begin in January 2012. Anyone can submit a nomination form to the …
Read MoreNew Drake University program helps grow community-based food systems
The Drake University Center for Professional Studies is offering a new program to teach local leaders how to develop and maintain effective community-based food systems.
The program is five weekend sessions spaced between Dec. 9 …
Read MoreDes Moines about to run on Dunkin’
Dunkin’ Donuts will open 12 restaurants in Greater Des Moines by 2018, with the first slated to open in 2012.
The company today announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with father-and-son team …
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Suds to the budget rescue in liquor control states
U.S. states that have kept a tight rein on alcohol sales since the Prohibition era may be loosening their grip, Bloomberg reported.
Lawmakers in Utah, where even high-alcohol beer is sold through state-run liquor stores, …
Read MoreBest Buy scuttles deal to focus on U.S. business
U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy Co. Inc. said today it is buying its British partner out of a fast-growing U.S. mobile phone joint venture for $1.3 billion and scrapping plans for a chain of European …
Read MoreArchitects unveil database to match investors with stalled projects
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has launched an online database where developers, architects and investors can attempt to revive projects that have stalled due to lack of financing. The AIA-designed database is at www.aia.org/stalledprojects. …
Read MoreMegabus expects mega increase in riders
Megabus.com said in a news release that it anticipates an average 70 percent increase in riders in its Northeast and Midwest system. The intercity express bus company expects ridership to be up 85 percent in …
Read MoreTwo Iowa cities on list of improving housing markets
Davenport has joined Waterloo on a list of improving housing markets maintained by the National Association of Home Builders. The list increased to 30 this month from 23. The National Association of Home Builders/First American …
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