Archive for December 2012
Partnership is ready to lobby
The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its legislative lobbying priorities for 2013 on Dec. 5. Here’s are its top priorities:
• Reduce corporate and income taxes – Simplify and reduce Iowa’s corporate and personal income …
Read MoreBERKO: Flush Sourcefire’s managers
Dear Mr. Berko:
A friend of mine bought 1,500 shares of Sourcefire Inc. at $58 because he was told IBM will buy out the company. Can you verify this information? If the rumor isn’t true, …
Read MoreTHE ELBERT FILES: Fisher: Bad math hurts states
The aftermath of the 2012 election is a good vantage point for viewing Peter Fisher’s new study “Selling Snake Oil to the States.”
On election night, Republican guru Karl Rove was incredulous at President Obama’s …
Read MoreGITOMER: Quit cold calling; get a sales life
“That’s all I can stands. I can’t stands no more!” When Popeye the Sailor says that, a can of spinach appears out of nowhere, he pops it open, and downs it to gain amazing strength. …
Read MoreMCLELLAN: Ready for takeoff?
I fly quite a bit and I am always fascinated to watch the flight crew as they ready for takeoff. Sure, there’s a lot of “hi there” and “welcome aboards,” but there’s also plenty of …
Read MoreA tale of two hospitals
To a casual observer, the partially filled parking lot and quiet hallways at Mercy – West Lakes Hospital might suggest that the West Des Moines hospital isn’t all that busy.
On many days, the casual …
Read MoreA different business model: Retail to help the disabled
You can stop into Plain Talk Books & Coffee for no other reason than to grab a freshly made sandwich, a cup of fair-trade coffee or a good book.
However the store in the historic …
Read MoreWomen’s giving group targets early childhood education
What started out as a group of 46 local women leaders who wanted to do some good in their community has turned into a network of 600 women who have donated millions of dollars to …
Read MoreHealthiest State Initiative chooses five leaders
Wish your boss would treat you more like a partner at work?
Stay tuned, because workplace well-being is one of five key priorities, including finding ways to make sure more Iowans visit the dentist and …
Read MoreDonn Hutchins to retire as Delta Dental CEO
Donn Hutchins is retiring as president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa in mid-2013.
Under his leadership for 13 years, the company separated from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, more than doubled its …
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