Archive for March 2012
IMF approves 28 billion-euro bailout for Greece
IMF approves 28 billion-euro bailout for Greece
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 28 billion-euro bailout for Greece today, Reuters reported. In a brief statement, the IMF said it would immediately disburse 1.65 billion…Read More
The Tomorrow Plan to hold series of events
The Tomorrow Plan to hold series of events
On March 30, The Tomorrow Plan speakers series will feature Peter Katz, the executive director of the Congress for New Urbanism, a nonprofit organization that promotes…Read More
Energy efficiency webinar scheduled March 29
Energy efficiency webinar scheduled March 29
Registration is now open for the “Justifying Energy Efficiency as a Business Investment” webinar to be held March 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The free webinar will focus…Read More
A jump-start for small businesses?
A jump-start for small businesses?
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill this morning aimed at making it easier for small companies to grow and go public, CNNMoney reported.
The House…Read More
Jobless claims reach four-year low; wholesale prices climb
Jobless claims reach four-year low; wholesale prices climb
Claims for jobless benefits dropped last week in the United States, matching the lowest level in four years and providing more evidence that the labor market…Read More
Des Moines River Trail receives state funds
Des Moines River Trail receives state funds
The Vision Iowa Board yesterday awarded a grant for $113,542 for the Des Moines River Trail project. The project includes construction of a 2.5-mile trail from the…Read More
Civil justice reform task force issues recommendations
An Iowa Supreme Court task force established to propose reforms to Iowa’s civil justice system released its final report Wednesday. The 84-member Iowa Civil Justice Reform Task Force studied and considered court innovations to make …
Read MoreColorfx acquires Demco Printing
Colorfx acquires Demco Printing
Colorfx, a Des Moines-based print and marketing services company, announced that it has acquired Demco Printing, based in Boyden, from Dethmers Manufacturing Co. Demco Printing, which specializes in digital, sheet fed,…Read More
Native American investment banker to speak at ISU
Native American investment banker to speak at ISU
Entrepreneur, investment banker and filmmaker Valerie Red-Horse will speak at Iowa State University on March 22. Her presentation, “Challenging the Status Quo for Native American Women: Stories…Read More
Study details office workers’ spending habits
Study details office workers’ spending habits
Office workers make up one-fifth of the nation’s work force, so determining what they spend on the way to work, during the business day and immediately after work…Read More