Archive for February 2012
New scanning technology unveiled at Des Moines International Airport
New scanning technology unveiled at Des Moines International Airport
The Traffic Safety Administration will unveil new Advanced Imaging Technology scanners at Des Moines International Airport tomorrow. The scanners screen passengers for metallic and nonmetallic…Read More
Franklin to speak at Leadership Network luncheon
Franklin to speak at Leadership Network luncheon
Angela Franklin, president of Des Moines University, will present on developing leaders in health care for the Des Moines Leadership Network’s luncheon on Feb. 16. The luncheon will…Read More
Deal may be close on foreclosure settlement
Deal may be close on foreclosure settlement
After a yearlong effort that has featured numerous false starts, federal and state officials aim to wrap up this week a multibillion-dollar agreement with five major banks…Read More
Partnership collaborates on entrepreneurial network
Partnership collaborates on entrepreneurial network
Some Super Bowl ads were hits and others were groaners, but a spot aired yesterday by the Kauffman Foundation could be the big ticket to help aspiring entrepreneurs in…Read More
Women business owners to be honored
Women business owners to be honored
Dawn Lull, Allison Fleming and Kelly Boon will be honored on Feb. 23 at the fourth Women Mean Business Summit of the National Association of Women Business Owners –…Read More
Jansen to lead Grinnell Mutual
Jansen to lead Grinnell Mutual
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. has named Larry Jansen as its president and CEO. Jansen, who has been with the Grinnell-based company for 33 years, has served as the company’s senior…Read More
Three Dallas County communities to receive technical assistance
Three Dallas County communities to receive technical assistance
Dallas Center, Van Meter and Woodward have been selected to receive technical assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.…Read More
IowaBiz Blog: What can we learn from the Komen Foundation polarization
Skywalk Golf comes to town on Feb. 11
Tee off in the skywalk on Feb. 11.
The annual Skywalk Golf tournament benefits The First Tee of Greater Des Moines, on organiztion focused on providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development …
Read MoreStocks rally after strong jobs report
A stronger than expected jobs report sent stocks soaring Friday, CNNMoney reported.
The rally pushed the Dow Jones industrial average up more than 5 percent in 2012, causing it to hit its highest level since …
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