Archive for March 2012
Durable goods orders up 2.2 percent
Orders for U.S. durable goods rose in February as demand for automobiles, computers and capital equipment spurred the fourth monthly gain in the last five months, Bloomberg reported. Bookings for goods meant to last at …
Read MoreFBL announces stock repurchase results
FBL Financial Group Inc. said it expects to purchase more than 2.58 million of its shares through a tender offer that ended yesterday. FBL will purchase the shares at a price of $35 per share, …
Read MoreGoogle to host free workshops
Google Inc. will host two free workshops for businesses and nonprofits during the Natural Living Expo this weekend at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial. The “Running Your Business Online” workshop, to …
Read MoreCNG vehicle workshop scheduled
Two companies seeking to advance the use of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) by business fleets will host an educational workshop on April 20 in Grimes. NatGas Services LC of Ankeny and Black …
Read MoreR&R Realty ready to build
R&R Realty Group is preparing to break ground on a 142,000-square-foot warehouse at its Interstate Acres complex near Interstate 35/80 in Urbandale.
The $5 million structure joins a small list of speculative warehouse buildings that …
Read MoreForeclosure, delinquency rates dropped in Greater Des Moines
Foreclosure rates in Greater Des Moines decreased in January from the same time last year, according to research firm CoreLogic Inc. The rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans was 2.57 percent in January compared …
Read MoreDes Moines to host 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
USA Track & Field this morning announced its intent to host the 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines at Drake University.
The championships will be hosted by the Greater Des Moines …
Read MoreForty Under 40 2012
After an exhaustive review process by a number of our past Forty Under 40 honorees, the nominated candidates were whittled down to this year’s distinguished list of Forty Under 40 honorees. The group is made …
Read MoreEconomic development board approves seven projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board awarded financial assistance to seven companies for job creation and expansion projects.
The awards will assist in the creation of 323 new jobs and the retention of 214 existing …
Read MoreWebsite allows Des Moines residents to submit improvement ideas
The city of Des Moines Neighborhood Planning Division recently launched RevitalizeDesMoines.com, an interactive town hall website, to receive neighborhood and community improvement ideas from residents.
RevitalizeDesMoines.com allows residents, businesses and students a way to share …
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