Archive for January 2013
More money needed to close middle skills gap, group says
The state of Iowa will need to do more to close the skills gap, according to recommendations released by the newly formed group Iowa Skill2Compete Coalition.
The report states that middle-skill jobs – those that …
Read More2013 ECONOMIC FORECAST
• January 31, 2013
Economic Forecast Event
For more than 16 years, our annual Economic Forecast has helped CEOs and business owners gain insightful perspectives on what the economy holds for the new year. Regardless …
Leaders predict improving Iowa economy in 2013
Four Des Moines area business leaders told about 300 people at the Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast event on Wednesday that they expect Iowa’s economy to improve slightly in 2013.
Here are highlights of comments …
Read MoreOptimistic rail supporters tout benefits of line through Des Moines
Having a passenger rail line extend from Chicago to Omaha with a stop in Des Moines is just good business, advocates said this morning.
Geoff Fruin, assistant city manager in Iowa City, and Patricia Quinn, …
Read MoreIRS ruling limits ‘affordability’ definition
The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday adopted a strict definition of affordable health insurance, one which family advocacy groups say will deny federal financial assistance to millions of Americans with modest incomes who cannot afford family …
Read MoreSuper cities for business?
The Baltimore Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers Sunday to determine the best professional football team of the year, but Business Record wondered about another faceoff — the city of Baltimore vs. San Francisco. Which …
Read MoreWest Des Moines businessman mixes business and pleasure
Jerry DuBois was making a good living operating his own company – one that makes seed counters for Pioneer and Monsanto. He didn’t really need to start another business. West Des Moines-based DuBois Engineering Co. sells its …
Read MoreNLRB ruling says workers have rights on social media
Complaining about your employer on social media can’t get you fired if it is intended for the “mutual aid” of co-workers, CNNMoney.com reported.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said today that the National Labor …
Read MoreDebner to establish Iowa practice for BKD
Marv Debner will lead the Iowa practice for BKD LLP, the Springfield, Mo.-based national accounting and advisory firm announced Wednesday.
Debner, until recently the managing partner of LWBJ Financial LLC, has 25 years of public …
Read MoreWine and food showcase to take place on Feb. 15
Des Moines Metro Opera Wine & Food Showcase will take place on Feb. 15 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.
More than 40 Central Iowa chefs, caterers, brewers and wine distributors will offer selections and …
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