Archive for January 2014
Target up to 70 million customers with info stolen
The data breach at Target Corp. was significantly broader than originally reported, with the company saying today that 70 million customers had information such as their name, address, telephone number and email address hacked, CNNMoney reported. …
Read MoreFred and Charlotte Hubbell to be honored by Bravo
Fred and Charlotte Hubbell will be presented the Bravo Award at the ninth annual Bravo Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb 1, at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. The Bravo Award recognizes a company, individual …
Read MoreMorning business headlines: 1-10-14
Unemployment rate drops to 6.7 percent
Reuters: U.S. employers hired the fewest workers in almost three years in December, yet the unemployment rate dropped to 6.7 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The …
Read More2014 Book of Lists unveiled
Fidelity & Guaranty’s CEO really likes downtown Des Moines
Lee Launer Jr., the CEO of Greater Des Moines’ newest insurance company, may someday call downtown Des Moines home in more than one way.
Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Fidelity & Guaranty …
Read MoreBusiness Record: 1-3-14
14 Industry Trends for 2014
Local industry leaders predict business trends in the coming year.
Focus: STEM
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McLellan: More 2014 marketing trends
Last week, we explored the first five of the 10 trends outlined in global advertising agency JWT’s annual Trend Report, and I’d like to wrap up the last five in this week’s column.
This annual …
Read MoreBerko: Understanding stock options
Dear Mr. Berko:
Four months ago, I was allowed to buy in as a new member of a large, successful investment club. I’m being mentored by an older member, and next month we’re assigned to …
Read MoreWealth is a family affair
A Des Moines-based firm has combined its financial advisory and tax consulting arms into a single operation to provide wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals and their families.
ONE Wealth Partners, a service offered by …
Read MorePower Roundtable: Culture
Editor’s note: Before all of our Power Breakfast events, we bring the panelists to the Business Record for a pre-event meeting on the topic and to banter through potential questions. We always leave that meeting …
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