Archive for March 2012
Taking a breather from economic tinkering
Central bankers are taking a break rather than hitting the brake, Bloomberg said.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and their counterparts at the Bank of England and Bank of …
Read MoreEconomists predict increase in household spending
Household spending may be about to pick up after stagnating for three straight months as employment and incomes climb and the weather turns more seasonable, giving the U.S. economy a lift, Bloomberg said.
“The situation …
Read MoreNyemaster firm receives Patriot Award
The Nyemaster Goode law firm has been selected to receive the Patriot Award from the National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. Nyemaster …
Read MoreAmerican Equity, Marsh receive Stevie Awards
Two Greater Des Moines-based companies recently received a Stevie Award for Sales & Customer Service, an international competition judged by industry peers. American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. received a bronze award for Innovation in …
Read MoreLargest conventions coming to the metro area, week of March 19
Organization Event Name Arrival Departure Attendees Mtg Venue City NCAA – Div. I Women’s Basketball Regional Championship Division I Women’s Basketball Regional Championship March 22 March 27 24,000 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines USA Volleyball…Read More