Archive for November 2012
MCLELLAN: Defining social media goals
Is there a science to Facebook engagement?
According to a recent study sponsored by American Express Co.’s Open Forum, the answer is yes.
Here are some of the findings from that report:
• Facebook fan …
Read MoreTHE ELBERT FILES: Use the surplus for tax reform
Gov. Terry Branstad and the Iowa Legislature have a once-in-a-generation opportunity next year to make meaningful changes to Iowa tax laws.
Economic circumstances and fiscal policies have combined to provide state government with its largest-ever …
Read MoreNationview: Pension programs
Mayor Chuck Reed mustered a one-vote City Council majority to place a referendum on the ballot earlier this year to make substantial changes to San Jose’s retirement system, which was contributing to budget deficits and …
Read MoreBERKO: Turbine maker a speculative buy
Dear Mr. Berko:
A good friend, who is a mechanical engineer, just bought 8,000 shares of Capstone Turbine Corp., a company he believes offers the best and cheapest power-generating sources in the country. The stock …
Read MoreBERKO: Intel vs. Goldman
Dear Mr. Berko:
I’m a married, 37-year-old, self-employed plumber with three children and have barely managed to keep my head above water these last few years. Because I’m a conservative investor, the broker for my …
Read MoreStudent loans without co-signers more than double in three years
An alliance of Iowa banks has made more than 1,100 loans without co-signer requirements to Iowa college students in the past academic year, through a program designed to help students who can’t get other college …
Read MoreGoogle invests in Iowa wind energy
Google Inc. today announced an investment of $75 million in a wind farm in Rippey.
The project, developed by RPM Access LLC, is expected to produce enough energy to power more than 15,000 homes in …
Read MoreNew interchange in Ankeny set to open
The city of Ankeny and Iowa Department of Transportation will have a Nov. 20 ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of a $25.2 million interchange to Interstate 35 at Northeast 36th Street.
The project …
Read MoreAttorneys general reach settlement with drug company
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and 37 other attorneys general today reached a $90 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) to resolve allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its Avandia diabetes drug.
The attorneys alleged …
Read MorePartnership launches new site to promote region
The Greater Des Moines Partnership today announced the launch of a new website and mobile tool to promote the region.
The site, prospect.desmoinesmetro.com, is intended to give users a quick snapshot of the region’s business …
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