Companies stepped up production this month

Companies took in more orders and stepped up production this month in an indication that demand will sustain the U.S. expansion after a fourth-quarter pickup, Bloomberg reported.

The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago Inc. said today …

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Employment conference scheduled for April

The 2012 Iowa Employment Conference will be April 25-26 at the Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona. The conference will feature 40 sessions presented by human resources and training consultants, attorneys and benefits consultants …

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Principal authorizes $100 million share repurchase

Principal authorizes $100 million share repurchase  Principal Financial Group Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorizedthe repurchase of up to $100 million worth of the company’s outstanding common stock. The repurchases will be…Read More

Sales seminar offered for entrepreneurs

Sales seminar offered for entrepreneurs Sales consultant Matt Loecke will present his customer-centric approach to sales during the BIZ Luncheon March 14 at the Greater Des Moines Partnership building, 700 Locust St., Suite 100. “My…Read More