Archive for September 2012
Iowa to promote energy efficient industrial systems
Iowa is one of four states selected by the National Governor’s Association to promote and implement energy efficient industrial systems that use combined heat and power. The systems, also known as cogeneration, generate electricity and …
Read MoreBranstad announces goal to increase volunteerism
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds this morning announced a new public-private initiative to make Iowa a national leader in service and volunteerism by 2015. The program, “Volunteer Iowa: A Call to Service,” …
Read More100+ Dudes Who Donate to hold meeting Sept. 18
Philanthropy group 100+ Dudes Who Donate will host its second meeting Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Wakonda Club. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash bar available. Business will begin at …
Read MoreStagnant wages hurt consumer spending
Consumer spending continues to be restrained by stagnating wages, which is hurting the country’s economic recovery, Bloomberg reported.
The Labor Department reported last week that in August, average hourly earnings were little changed from the …
Read MoreFederal Reserve stimulus could be announced as soon as this week
The Federal Reserve this week looks set to launch a third round of bond purchases to try to drive borrowing costs lower and breathe life into the economy, Reuters reported.
Economists said a weak report …
Read MoreLargest events drawing visitors to the metro area, week of Sept. 17
Sluggish job growth may prompt Fed action
Employment growth slowed sharply in August, setting the stage for the Federal Reserve to pump additional money into the sluggish economy next week and dealing a blow to President Barack Obama as he seeks reelection …
Read MoreDowntown Des Moines Chamber hosts Culture Connection Crawl
The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commercewill hold its first Des Moines Culture Connection Crawl on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Participants can board a bus at designated locations to sample drinks, …
Read MoreIntel cuts sales forecast
Intel Corp., the world’s largest semiconductor maker, slashed its third-quarter sales prediction amid declining demand for personal computers from corporate customers in a weakening economy, Bloomberg reported. Sales will be $12.9 billion to $13.5 billion, down …
Read MoreFlu shots to be offered at airport
Des Moines International Airport will once again offer flu shots for travelers and airport visitors. The shots will be administered by Wesley Community Services, airport officials announced. Beginning Oct. 10, Wesley Community Services staff will …
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