Archive for April 2015
WDM sets public meeting on excursion boat proposal
The West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has set a meeting for 5:30 p.m. April 16 at City Hall, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, to gather feedback on a proposed excursion boat on Blue …
Read MoreDwolla scores real-time bank deal
Payment network operator Dwolla Inc. has launched “the most important partnership we’ve had to date,” Fortune reported. That’s how founder and CEO Ben Milne describes his company’s new deal with BBVA Compass, a subsidiary of BBVA Group. …
Read MorePella Corp., Des Moines Public Schools receive Energy Star awards
Pella Corp. and Des Moines Public Schools will be recognized with Energy Star Partner of the Year awards during a ceremony scheduled April 20 in Washington, D.C. The Pella-based manufacturer is being recognized for continuing …
Read MoreSBA approves $15.4 million in Iowa business loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration in March backed 42 loans for $15.4 million to Iowa businesses from participating lenders using its two largest lending programs. The programs capitalized 17 new and 25 existing Iowa businesses …
Read MoreCitizen architects
Twenty-five members of the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Iowa), have been recognized as participants in the AIA Iowa Citizen Architect Program for volunteer service to their respective communities in central …
Read MoreFood Bank of Iowa to benefit from nationwide Wal-Mart initiative
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. this week launched the “Fight Hunger, Spark Change” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Food Bank of Iowa and other Feeding …
Read MoreHumboldt woman named Small Business Person of the Year
Deb Davis, CEO of Sister’s Homestyle Entrees in Humboldt, has been selected as Iowa Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. A panel is reviewing all the packages, and a national …
Read MoreDeadline is near for Leadership Institute awards nominations
The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards honor leaders who have made notable contributions and exemplify the vision and purpose of the Leadership Institute. Leadership …
Read MoreMoney Smart investor conference to be held April 18
The 2015 Money Smart Investor Conference will be held April 18 on the Drake University campus. The free event, which will showcase strategies for retirement, how to begin investing in stocks and other financial management …
Read MoreFidelity & Guaranty parent may sell insurer
HRG Group, the parent company of Des Moines-based Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Co., said Monday it is “exploring strategic alternatives” for its majority ownership stake in the company, The Des Moines Register reported. HRG, formerly Harbinger …
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