Archive for March 2012
Four chambers to share one office space
Four Des Moines chambers of commerce will centralize their operations, effective today.
The Des Moines Downtown, West Side, South and East chambers will share office space within RDG Planning & Design, 301 Grand Ave.
The …
Read MoreBusiness conditions improve in Iowa, Midwest
Business conditions improve in Iowa, Midwest
The monthly Business Conditions Index compiled by Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss showed an increase for the nine-state Mid-America region in February. The index, which ranges from 0…Read More
Meredith’s wellness program featured in WELCOA case study
Meredith’s wellness program featured in WELCOA case study
When Steve Lacy became the CEO of Meredith Corp. in 2006, the company’s health-care premiums had increased by 18.5 percent in the previous two years. In a…Read More
Sauer-Danfoss reports fourth quarter decrease, year-over-year increase
Sauer-Danfoss reports fourth quarter decrease, year-over-year increase
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. reported net income of $27.4 million, or 57 cents per share, for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared with a net income of $126 million, or…Read More
DART approves budget, tax increase
DART approves budget, tax increase
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Commission unanimously approved the fiscal year 2013 budget. The budget includes a property tax rate increase of 15 cents per $1,000 of…Read More