Archive for January 2012
Biggest Internet sites not part of blackout
Kidder Benefits acquires Lane & Associates
Wells Fargo reports net earnings of $4.1 billion
Heppner to leave Salisbury House & Gardens
Alice’s Road interchange approved for Waukee, West Des Moines
An interchange that would open a development corridor between Waukee and West Des Moines has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration.
The interchange, with a current projected cost of $15 million, would provide access …
Read MoreAMA Iowa and Drake University to host ‘The Experience Economy’ author
Author and management adviser Joe Pine will speak at Drake University on Feb. 3, discussing today’s “experience economy” during an interactive workshop from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Pine believes consumers want experiences more than they …
Read More12 Iowa towns in roadway improvement program
Twelve Iowa communities have been selected to participate in the Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2012.
The award-winning program integrates technical landscape planning and design techniques with sustainable community action to assist community …
Read MoreChina’s economic growth slows
The National Bureau of Statistics reports that the Chinese economy grew at an annual pace of 8.9 percent in the fourth quarter, marking a slowdown from a 9.1 percent growth rate in the prior quarter, …
Read MoreArts panel discussion to take place on Jan. 30
Join the Metro Arts Alliance and Des Moines Social Club (DMSC) Jan. 30 for “Finding Your Fire,” a panel discussion featuring professional artists from the community and around the country.
The event will take place …
Read MoreFayette business development grant supports entrepreneurs
Upper Iowa University has opened the annual application process for its Upper Iowa Business Development grant, which offers up to $100,000 to start a new business, relocate a current business or expand an existing business …
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