Archive for January 2014
Event Preview: 2014 Economic Forecast
Is 2014 finally the year? The year the economy finally takes off and leaves the memories of recession behind?
To help bring some clarity to the direction of the economy and to what businesses should …
Read MoreBusiness Record 1-17-14
Taking stock
Meredith’s stock price increased 192 percent since 2009. Ho have the rest of Iowa’s publicly traded companies fared?
Focus: Public Companies
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Guest Opinion: Protecting lakes protects economy
Lakes are a fundamental part of the Iowa experience. They are also an important economic benefit to the state. Clean lakes are an asset for all Iowa businesses in recruiting employees and retaining a healthy, …
Read MoreCanadian investors buy Financial Building downtown
John Coyne and Mark Buleziuk, part of the …
Read MoreIs Berkshire Hathaway ‘systemically important’?
Athene USA to shift 225 jobs to West Des Moines
Athene USA will close its office in Topeka, Kan., and shift approximately 225 positions to its West Des Moines headquarters, The Des Moines Register reported.
Steven Carlson, an Athene spokesman, told the Register that the Topeka …
Read MoreAmerican Advertising Federation accepting award nominations
The American Advertising Federation of Des Moines is accepting nominations until 5 p.m. tomorrow for its Rookie of the Year, Ad Pro of the Year and Silver Medalist awards.
Nominees will be voted on between …
Read MoreTwo from Greater Des Moines named to commercial real estate hall of fame
Todd Millang, senior vice president with CBRE|Hubbell Commercial, and Tom Gayman, senior vice president at Realty Marketing Group, have been elected to the Midwest Real Estate News’ 2013 Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. …
Read MoreDetroit woman becomes Register’s new editor
A 37-year-old journalist known for her understanding of digital journalism and her passion for investigative journalism has been named editor of The Des Moines Register and vice president for audience engagement, said Publisher Rick Green …
Read MoreRuan IV named Ruan Inc. president and chief operating officer
Ruan Inc. has promoted John Ruan IV to the position of president and chief operating officer, the Des Moines-based company announced today.
All subsidiaries and divisions of Ruan Inc. will report directly to Ruan, …