Archive for September 2012
Survey: Democrats more optimistic than Republicans on money
Democrats are more optimistic about the country’s and their own financial future than Republicans, according to a new survey by Aviva USA.
The survey found that 33 percent of Democrats expected the economy to get …
Read MoreIowa gets $100K to increase small business exports
Iowa received $109,021 from the Small Business Administration (SBA), who doled out $30 million in funding for 47 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia.
This is …
Read MoreSustain-A-Ball to take place Nov. 8
Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC) will hold it’s annual benefit concert, Sustain-A-Ball, formerly known as Evergreen, on Nov. 8 at People’s On Court.
The concert will feature green band The Giving Tree Band, who performed …
Read MoreVIDEO: Making an office disappear
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Claims forms go out in national mortgage settlement
Iowans who lost their homes to foreclosure during the Great Recession and who may be eligible for payment under a $25 billion national mortgage settlement will begin receiving claim forms, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller …
Read MoreAnderson Erickson employees return to work
Striking Anderson Erickson Dairy employees returned to work late Monday evening after the company and the Teamsters Union agreed to meet Oct. 3 to discuss union members’ health care benefits, The Des Moines Register reported. Union …
Read MoreNominations open for Partners in Efficiency Awards
The Iowa Business Council will continue to accept nominations for the “Iowa Partners In Efficiency Award” through Thursday, Oct. 11. The award was established to recognize the employees or the work units in any political …
Read MoreQdoba to make Des Moines debut on Friday
Qdoba Mexican Grill is set to open its first store in Des Moines at 2105 Ingersoll Ave. on Sept. 28. at 10:30am. The first 50 guests to visit the fast-casual restaurant will receive free burritos …
Read MorePartnership gets multicounty foreign trade zone
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has received approval for a new type of foreign trade zone (FTZ) that development officials say will provide a more flexible tool for Central Iowa companies seeking to expand international …
Read MoreGary Kirke pursuing new casino in Urbandale
Business partners Gary Kirke and Mike Richards have filed a request in Urbandale that could lead to the development of a casino, hotel, conference center, upscale bowling alley and multiple dining establishments.
The development would …
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