Archive for January 2015
Business Record 1-23-15
Policy Pothole
Lawmakers face tough debate, $215 million shortfall in road cash
Focus: Legislative Issues to Watch
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Read MoreThe Elbert Files: A daughter-in-law remembers
Editor’s note: Business Record columnist Dave Elbert’s mother died recently at the age of 95, just one day after the 25th anniversary of his father’s death. The following was written for her service by Dave’s …
Read MoreGitomer: Big questions, bigger answers
1. How come people don’t call me back?
People not calling you back is not a problem; it’s a symptom. Here are some of the real reasons people don’t call you back:
A. Boring message. …
Read MoreMcLellan: The question behind the question
If you were ever to become an employee at Walt Disney World, you’d go through a class called Traditions. You’d learn all about the vision and legacy of Walt Disney and all the ins and …
Read MorePublic Companies: Dice Holdings, Inc.
Headquarters: New York, N.Y.
Website: www.diceholdingsinc.com
Ticker symbol: DHX
Employees: 830
New York, N.Y.-based Dice Holdings Inc., which has major operations in Urbandale, was founded in 1990. The remaining offices are in Denver; London; Santa …
Read More2015 Economic Forecast
It’s going to be a good year.
But don’t look for the economy to lift off like a rocket. Instead, expect solid growth in the United States, especially if the economies of China, Greece and …
Read MoreRecovery Slowed in 2014
2015 Economic Forecast Survey
To measure the economic temperature of business leaders here in Iowa, we had our reporters poll leaders from each of their beats, and we set up an online poll for all of our readers. We …
Read More70-acre development could ‘change the scenery’ in downtown Des Moines
Register for Community Foundation’s nonprofit collaboration training
There’s still time to register for the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines’ first training session of the year for nonprofits. The session, scheduled for Feb. 4, will focus on collaboration and what nonprofits can …
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