Max Colby joins CBRE/Hubbell Commercial

By user | February 15, 2012 |

CBRE/Hubbell Commercial has hired Max Colby as a sales associate. Colby interned with CBRE/Hubbell Commercial for six months prior to transitioning into his full-time position.He graduated from Iowa State University in December 2011 with a …

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Xi’ s two-day visit begins today

By user | February 15, 2012 |
Xi’ s two-day visit begins today   According to The Wall Street Journal, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to Iowa this week is designed in large part to make a point to U.S. critics…Read More

Deere’s earnings up 4 percent

By user | February 15, 2012 |
Deere’s earnings up 4 percent  Deere & Co. reported a 4 percent increase in quarterly earnings today due to growing demand for farming and construction machinery and higher prices, Reuters reported. The Moline, Ill.-based farm…Read More

TMG launches fraud detection product

By user | February 15, 2012 |
TMG launches fraud detection product Financial institution clients of The Members Group (TMG) have a new weapon to use in the fight against payment card fraud, the Des Moines-based company announced. The new product, DefenseEdge,…Read More

Construction backlog falls 3.2 percent

By user | February 14, 2012 |

The Associated Builders and Contractors announced its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for the fourth quarter of 2011 declined 3.2 percent from the previous quarter from 8.1 months to 7.8 months.

However, the indicator is still …

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