Archive for November 2012
Pioneer to invest $50 million, add 100 jobs
DuPont Pioneer is expanding once again in Johnston.
The Johnston-based seed company today will seek tax incentives from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for a $50 million expansion that will create an additional 100 …
Read MoreBranstad poses questions on state exchange
Gov. Terry Branstad said Friday that Iowa will move forward with plans to form a state health insurance exchange as part of the federal health-care overhaul, but only if the federal government can provide clearer …
Read MoreFBL authorizes additional $30 million stock repurchase
FBL Financial Group Inc.’s board of directors has approved a plan to repurchase an additional $30 million of its Class A common stock, which will commence upon conclusion of its current $200 million stock repurchase …
Read MoreSigler hires former Meredith executive as CFO
Sigler Cos., a Des Moines-based marketing group, has hired Troy Wells as its chief financial officer. Wells spent 20 years at Meredith as controller of the National Media Group and in various financial and accounting …
Read MoreGriswell nominated for international insurance award
The International Insurance Society (IIS) has selected J. Barry Griswell, retired chairman, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group Inc., as one of five nominees for its 2013 Insurance Hall of Fame Award. The award …
Read More2012 Women of Innovation winners
The following is from a press release sent by the Technology Association of Iowa detailing the 2012 Women of Innovation winners.
2012 Women of Innovation Award Winners
Research Innovation and Leadership: Dr. Eve Wurtele, Iowa …
Read MoreTechnical difficulties
Technology job opportunities are being built, but are the workers coming?
Leann Jacobsen doesn’t think so. As president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), which represents large and small businesses around the state, Jacobsen …
Read MoreA Closer Look: John Stineman
A background in politics gave John Stineman skills he now uses to help businesses. Stineman worked on Gov. Terry Branstad’s 1994 re-election campaign and managed the Iowa campaign for Steve Forbes’ 2000 presidential bid. Out …
Read MoreBERKO: Some IRA (and college) advice
Dear Mr. Berko:
We told our son that if his high school grades were good, we’d pay for his college education. We consider his 3.36 grade-point average very good; however, my job was downsized last …
Read MoreGITOMER: What makes referrals happen?
I’m angry about the (mis)information offered by “experts” about referrals.
I’m not angry because the majority of their information is totally off base and bogus. I’m angry because you might believe it, take it to …
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