Archive for October 2012
Consumers are boosting the recovery
A drop in exports is hampering the U.S. economic recovery, which is being driven in large part by consumer spending, Bloomberg reported.
Exports fell last quarter for the first time in 3 1/2 years, according …
Read MoreCofield takes new position at Drake University
Shannon Cofield has been appointed to a new position at Drake University. Cofield will begin work Nov. 5 as senior counsel to the president for strategic partnerships, according to a news release. She was president …
Read MoreWaiting out hurricane, companies put earnings releases on hold
A number of companies have delayed their earnings reports as Hurricane Sandy threatens the Northeast, MarketWatch reported. Among them are New York-based Pfizer Inc., which delayed its report to Thursday from Tuesday, New Orleans-based Entergy …
Read MorePrepare for health insurance sticker shock
Over the next 18 months, between one-quarter and one-half of Americans who get insurance coverage through their employers will pay more of their doctor bills themselves as companies roll out health-care plans with higher deductibles, …
Read MoreLargest events drawing visitors to the metro area, week of Nov. 9
Poll: Small business owners favor increase in taxes on wealthier Americans
President Barack Obama’s idea to raise taxes on wealthier Americans is popular even among small business owners, according to The Business Journals.
A poll conducted by the left-leaning Small Business Majority found that more than …
Read MoreFree seminars on fundraising
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Wells Fargo Bank are offering two free seminars on Nov. 27 for nonprofit fund-raising professionals and professional advisers.
“To Give or Not to Give: An In-Depth Discussion …
Read MoreWest Bankcorporation reports increase in net income
West Bancorporation Inc., parent company of West Bank, declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share.
Net income for the first nine months of 2012 was $12.11 million, or 69 cents per share, up …
Read MoreClaims mount against lawyer Wanek’s estate
Credit card interchange fee case nears settlement
The proposed settlement of a merchants’ lawsuit over credit card fees that may cost Visa Inc. MasterCard Inc. and banks as much as $7.25 billion is likely to receive preliminary approval, Bloomberg reported.
In an order …
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