Archive for May 2012
De Dios to lead Coopera Consulting
Miriam De Dios has been named the new CEO of Coopera Consulting. De Dios has been with the organization since its inception, most recently as vice president. The economic development firm focuses on developing credit …
Read MoreLeading indicators show slight gain in March
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index recorded a positive change of 0.2 percent in March, rising to 104.9, the Iowa Department of Revenue said Wednesday. The six-month annualized change in the index was positive (0.9 percent) …
Read MoreFactory orders fall on weaker transportation orders
New orders for U.S. factory goods in March recorded their biggest decline in three years as demand for transportation equipment and a range of other goods slumped, according to new government data, Reuters reported.
The …
Read MoreMasterCard posts highest growth since 2006 IPO
A rise in card use helped MasterCard Inc. post a 21 percent increase in first-quarter profits, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The company reported that its revenues climbed 17 percent to $1.76 billion, beating analysts’ …
Read MoreU.S. Airways to begin direct D.C. flights
U.S. Airways tomorrow will begin operating two new daily flights from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The new flights, which were previously announced by the airline in February, will depart …
Read MoreP.F. Chang’s to become private company
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. on Tuesday said it has agreed to be taken private in a $1.1 billion sale to Centerbridge Partners, CNBC reported. The announcement came after the struggling Asian food chain posted …
Read MoreDurbin amendment lowered large banks’ debit fees
Debit-card interchange fees for the largest U.S. banks fell 45 percent in last year’s fourth quarter from 2009 as new caps under the “Durbin amendment” took effect, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve, …
Read MoreKIOA introduces summer concert event
KIOA radio announced plans for Party in the Park, a new summer concert event to be held at Water Works Park on July 29. Headlining the Sunday concert will be Joan Jett and the Blackhearts …
Read MoreGITOMER: The phone is smart. How smart is the user?
Have you noticed the shift in human focus and concentration?
In the lobby of the Public Chicago hotel, there are about 50 people sitting and milling around, engaged in some form of interaction – primarily …
Read MoreBranstad to lead trade mission to Brazil, Chile
Gov. Terry Branstad will lead a trade mission to Brazil and Chile July 21-28, with the aim to expand trade opportunities for Iowa companies and products.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) International Trade Office …
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