Archive for January 2012
Pioneer to work with European drought-tolerance research consortium
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. Inc. announced today that it has joined the DROught-Tolerant Plants (DROPS) Research Consortium.
DROPS is a European Commission-sponsored consortium that is developing tools and breeding strategies to advance …
Read MoreIowaBiz Blog: Des Moines’ New Year’s resolutions
GITOMER: A year of happiness
Happy New Year! Or is it? Are you happier than least year?
“Happy New Year” is an expression that EVERYONE extends to others. Wanna try something new? Say it to yourself – and MEAN IT!!…
Read MoreMCLELLAN: They called, but are they really going to buy?
For many business people, their professional New Year’s resolution as we kick open the door on January revolves around getting new clients. Hard to blame them – it’s often said that new customers are the …
Obama calls on companies to ‘insource’ jobs
Obama calls on companies to ‘insource’ jobs
President Barack Obama is launching a full-court press to make it easier for companies to bring jobs back to the United States, including eliminating tax breaks that…Read More
Taxpayer advocate: IRS underfunded, overworked
Taxpayer advocate: IRS underfunded, overworked
An expanding workload and declining funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will further erode the services it provides taxpayers, an official warned Congress today.
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina…Read More
U of I receives additional flood recovery funds
U of I receives additional flood recovery funds
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded an additional $106.7 million in funding assistance for two major University of Iowa 2008 flood recovery projects, Gov. Terry Branstad…Read More
Knapp to receive Bravo Award
Knapp to receive Bravo Award
Bravo Greater Des Moines has announced that William C. Knapp will be presented the Bravo Award during the organization’s seventh annual Awards Gala on Feb. 4 at Hy-Vee Hall. Knapp’s…Read More
Breakfast panel to discuss Capital Crossroads
Breakfast panel to discuss Capital Crossroads
The 2012 Daybreak Leadership breakfast and networking series will kick off Jan. 18 with a discussion on the Capital Crossroads project. Hosted by the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute…Read More
Foundation awards oral health grants
Foundation awards oral health grants
The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation announced it has awarded $82,547 in oral health grants to 12 Iowa agencies. Greater Des Moines organizations receiving grants include Mercy College of Health…Read More