Archive for April 2012
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What is the biggest challenge facing small businesses right now?
You responded: (via a Business Record poll)
David Stroh, Principal, Wolin Mechanical Electrical Contractors
“Gridlock and inexperience in Washington. Too many congressmen serving …
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Meredith expands in overseas markets
Meredith Corp. yesterday announced several recent launches and new agreements that expand its reach in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
In Europe, Vienna-based Liquid 7 launched Sunny 7, an online network aimed at adult …
Read MoreReport: Iowa leading the way on wind energy
Iowa has between 6,000 and 7,000 wind energy-related jobs, which is tops in the country, and generates 18.8 percent of its energy from wind, which is the second-highest percentage in the country, according to the …
Read MoreVision Iowa Board grants money to zoo, wellness center
The Vision Iowa board of the Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded nearly $2 million in grants today.
Among them is a $1 million grant for Blank Park Zoo’s expansion project, which would include a public …
Read MoreCupcake shop to move to Ingersoll area
Creme Cupcake + Dessert, a boutique bakery owned by Christina Moffatt, will move from its current location at 1701 South Union St. to 543 28th St., just north of Ingersoll Avenue.
The transition will include …
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Technology Associations honors top innovators
Top technology innovators and entrepreneurs were honored at the seventh annual Prometheus Awards last night, hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI).
In Greater Des Moines, winners were Brad Rasmussen, senior vice president and …
Read MoreConstruction begins on Kemin research center
Neumann Bros. Inc. will begin construction this week on a new 44,000-square-foot research center for Kemin Industries Inc. at its campus in southeast Des Moines.
The new facility is part of the company’s global expansion …
Read MoreProof Restaurant sold to new ownership duo
Proof Restaurant, located in the Western Gateway at 1301 Locust St., has been sold to a new ownership duo – Zachary Mannheimer and Sean Wilson.
Mannheimer, executive director and founder of the Des Moines Social …
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