Archive for April 2012
Group highlights hunting’s economic impact
The formation of Hunting Works for Iowa,a group highlighting the economic impact of hunting, was announced today. The group has more than 45 partner organizations, including those from the state’s chambers of commerce, convention and …
Read MoreEEOC issues new guidance on use of arrest, conviction records
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued an updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as …
Read MoreLocal advertisers earn district ADDY Awards
Five local advertisers earned district ADDY Awards through the American Advertising Federation (AAF). ITAGroup Inc. won a gold award for its President’s Club 2011 final mailing. Four agencies won silver awards: 8/7 Central Inc. for …
Read MoreCivic Music Association schedules jazz fundraiser
The Civic Music Association will host “Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz,” a fund-raising benefit for its Partners in Music Education program, May 3 at the Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center on the Drake …
Read MoreDuPont pledges long-term collaboration with China
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. and its Johnston-based seed company, Pioneer Hi-Bred Hi-Bred International Inc., are committed to working with China as a key partner to address global food security, the company’s top …
Read MoreFINRA plans to raise broker-dealer fees to cover losses
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA) has told its member firms it plans to hike a number of user fees it charges broker-dealers to help cover a “significant loss” from last year.
“The broader …
Read MoreDurable goods orders down 4.2 percent in March
Orders for U.S. durable goods fell in March by the most in three years, indicating manufacturing will contribute less to growth this year, Bloomberg reported. Bookings for goods meant to last at least three years …
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare, Trimark reach network agreement
Trimark Physicians Group in Fort Dodge and UnitedHealthcare have entered into a network relationship, a move the health insurance company said expands its provider coverage to all 99 Iowa counties. The contract, effective May 1, …
Read MoreMurphy to lead Iowa Health System’s ACO
Iowa Health System has named Michael Murphy, an executive with a Michigan-based health system, as president and CEO of its accountable care organization (ACO). Previously, Murphy led the accountable care development and clinical integration programs …
Read MoreFDIC, SBA partner to offer online training courses
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced Money Smart for Small Business, a new resource to support small businesses across the nation. The online curriculum provides an introduction …
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