Archive for December 2012
NAWBO to host marketing seminar
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Central Iowa chapter will present a luncheon seminar, “Five Steps to Better Self Promotion,” on Jan. 10. Sally Cooper Smith, owner of Cooper Smith Design & Photography, …
Read MoreDes Moines CPA firm honored
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C., certified public accountants and business advisors, was ranked No. 2 among medium-size companies for the 2012 Best Accounting Firms To Work For award.
The annual ranking was created by Accounting …
Read MoreFamily-friendly New Year’s Eve party expands
GuideOne ImaginEve!, Des Moines’ family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration, will take place from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 31 at Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center.
The free event has expanded to provide more entertainment …
Read MoreReport: 2012 mortgage performance improves
The overall quality of first-lien mortgages serviced by large national and federal savings banks improved from the same period a year ago but declined from the prior quarter, according to a report released today by …
Read MoreTomorrow Plan to hold open house
The Tomorrow Plan, a long-range regional plan for the Greater Des Moines area, will hold several open houses to review its recommendations with residents.
The open houses will be held from 5 to 7 pm …
Read MoreChicago Fed Index says economic activity on the rise
Economic activity in November increased in the United States, according to the Chicago Fed National Index, which increased to +0.10 in November from -0.64 in October.
The increase was led by improvements in production-related indicators. The …
Read MoreSouthern-style restaurant popping up in January
Bubba, a restaurant specializing in Southern comfort food, will pop-up Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. But act fast, it will only be open for three nights from Jan. 10 to Jan. 12.
Orchestrate Hospitality Chef …
Read MoreIndex shows positive news for for architects
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, shows that architecture firms across the country are seeing increases in billings.
The American Institute of Architects reported the November ABI score was …
Read MoreAviva USA sold to Athene Holding
Aviva plc announced today that it has agreed to sell West Des Moines-based Aviva USA Corp. to Athene Holding Ltd for $1.8 billion.
The deal will make Aviva USA – which will be renamed Athene …
Read MoreBERKO: Hold your nose: keep Goldman
Dear Mr. Berko:
I just finished reading “Why I Left Goldman Sachs,” a revealing expose written by Greg Smith, a 12-year veteran. I was shocked and disgusted at his accusations and at first thought that …
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