Archive for November 2012
Does Central Iowa need a biotech incubator?
The two principals of StartupCity Des Moines are helping the Greater Des Moines Partnership study whether a similar incubator could work for biotechnology businesses.
Tej Dhawan and Christian Renaud, who just over a year ago …
Read MoreSTEM efforts show results at Iowa universities
The number of women seeking degrees in science and related fields at Iowa’s three public universities rose by 13 percent over the past three years, the Des Moines Register reported.
University officials credited outreach efforts directed toward …
Read MoreAd group to host student networking event
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Des Moines will host a networking event for members to interact with college students on Friday. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Exile Brewing, …
Read MoreHow not to fall off the fiscal cliff
A host of federal tax breaks are set to expire on Dec. 31 unless Congress takes action. Collectively, they are part of what is being called the “fiscal cliff.” Some of the tax breaks are …
Read MoreSocial Club to present Arts Catalyst Awards
The Des Moines Social Club will present the inaugural Arts Catalyst Awards Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Social Club, 400 Walnut St. The Arts Catalyst Awards recognizes individuals who have created and sustained Central …
Read MoreMarsh & McLennan reports higher earnings
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., a global insurance and benefits consulting firm, reported income from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2012 was $246 million, or 43 cents per share, compared with $133 million, …
Read MorePrincipal executives named to national boards
Deanna Strable, an executive with Principal Financial Group Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of LL Global Inc., the not-for-profit parent of insurance and financial services organizations LIMRA and LOMA.
Strable, senior …
Read MoreSocial media changing Election Day discussion
Social media played a big role in how voters discussed this year’s presidential election, according to the Pew Research Center.
About 1 in 5 voters talked about who they voted for on Facebook or Twitter. …
Read MoreDrawn-out drama is worst-case election scenario
Traders and investors seem to agree on one thing about Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election: The markets want a clear winner by Wednesday morning, Reuters reported.
The most recent Reuters/Ipsos tracking poll shows a tight national race, …
Read MoreEMC reports strong third-quarter results
EMC Insurance Group Inc. on Tuesday reported its best third-quarter results in six years, driven by “improved pricing and more normal catastrophe losses,” EMC President and CEO Bruce Kelley said in a release.
The company …
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