Archive for January 2015
Morning business headlines: 1-16-15
Politico: Republicans in Congress are doing a 180 on net neutrality as the Federal Communications Commission prepares to issue new rules within weeks. For years, GOP lawmakers have adamantly …
Read MoreIRS promotes Free File tax software
Beginning today, free federal tax preparation and e-filing software will be available to all Americans with a 2015 adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less, the Internal Revenue Service announced. The software is provided through …
Read MoreMidAmerican Energy ranked highest by business customers
For a second consecutive year, MidAmerican Energy Co.’s business customers have rated the utility highest for overall satisfaction in its segment in the J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study. The 2015 study, released …
Read MoreFarm Bureau gives $15,000 award to Iowa startup
Scout Pro Inc., an Iowa startup that develops and deploys mobile crop scouting software that helps farmers and scouts identify weeds, insects and diseases common to corn and soybean production, was named the winner of …
Read MoreStores closing, moving at Jordan Creek Town Center
Shoppers will be seeing changes at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines as retailers leave, others move and new stores open, The Des Moines Register reported. Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch will close its …
Read MoreThin details of scaled-back convention center hotel go before IEDA today
The Iowa Economic Development Authority will receive an update today on scaled-back plans for a convention center hotel in Des Moines.
The review comes at a time when leaders from the public and private …
Read MoreGitomer: Social selling trends in 2015
What are your social goals this year?
No, not who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night. What are your intentions to create more online social involvement that leads to attraction, engagement and …
Read MoreMcLellan: Music to my ears
As I was listening to one of my favorite playlists today, I was struck by how emotional music can be. A certain melody or specific song has an amazing ability to trigger our emotions in …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Tom Hadden
You have to hand it to Tom Hadden for sometimes doing the unexpected in his career. Turning the Metro Waste Authority landfill in eastern Polk County into a nature reserve during the 18 years he …
Read MorePublic Companies: NewLink Genetics
Headquarters: Ames
Website: www.newlinkgenetics.com
Ticker symbol: NLNK
Employees: 120
NewLink Genetics Corp. has grabbed national headlines recently for its work on a possible vaccine to turn the tide of the West African Ebola epidemic. However, …
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