Archive for November 2012
American Equity operating income down
American Equity Investment Holding Co. reported third-quarter operating income of $22.2 million, or 34 cents per share, compared to third quarter 2011 operating income of $41.5 million, or 67 cents per share. Operating income for …
Read MoreWells Fargo Insurance names new regional leadership
Wells Fargo Insurance has named a new leadership team for its Midwest region, the company announced Monday. Among the appointments affecting its Iowa operations, Amy Wildung will serve as employee benefits practice co-leader for an …
Read MoreSocial media workshop to be held Nov. 15
The Mid Iowa Small Business Development Center in West Des Moines is hosting a one-hour workshop, “How to Drive Traffic to Your Website,” on Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. Among the topics to be presented …
Read MoreSan Jose mayor to speak on pension reform Friday
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed will be the featured speaker at a Friday luncheon event sponsored by the Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the …
Read MoreSo, you can’t tell one candidate from another? There’s a reason for that
President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, have adopted an online advertising tactic referred to as brand hijacking that companies have used for years to market wares to Web users searching for information …
Read MorePension security found in that old house
As the housing market recovers from the worst bust since the Great Depression, neophyte investors are following the lead of private-equity firms by investing in properties they can pick up cheaply, rent and sell when …
Read MoreBusiness resource goes online
Iasourcelink.com, a website intended to help small businesses and entrepreneurs find a technical and financial resources, went live today. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) teamed up with U.S. SourceLink to provide the service. In …
Read MoreIncome rises at United Fire Group
Cedar Rapids-based United Fire Group Inc. reported net income of 34 cents per share for the third quarter of this year, compared with a net loss per share of 19 cents for the same quarter …
Read MoreWinter weather recovery seminar
The U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery will host a free webinar Nov. 13 on ways small businesses can plan for business disruptions caused by wintry weather. Click here to register.…
Read MorePublic art destined for Hub Spot Plaza
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation invites the public to the installation dedication of Dangos (Five Sculptures) by artist Jun Kunkeo at noon Nov. 13 at Hub Spot Plaza at Court Avenue and Water …
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