Archive for April 2015
Gitomer: Sell like you did as a kid
Think back to your selling ability when you were a kid.
That statement no doubt brought a big smile to your face. The toy you wanted. The place you wanted to go. The candy bar …
Read MoreMcLellan: Marketing automation done right
According to Wikipedia, marketing automation “refers to software platforms and technologies designed for marketing departments and organizations to more effectively market on multiple channels online (such as email, social media, websites, etc.) and automate repetitive …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Tom Rice
Tom Rice took over as director of the University of Iowa’s John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in downtown Des Moines in late October. In that role, he will look to boost the University of …
Read MoreWanted: a convention center hotel
What appears to have been a foregone conclusion that Des Moines would have a convention center hotel, and the search for cheap money to build it, led supporters down two lightly traveled paths.
One led …
Read MoreMark McCormick: No Stopping Now
Des Moines lawyer Mark McCormick isn’t the kind of guy who would let falling off the Great Wall of China or losing a tight primary election to Tom Vilsack get him down.
Many in Greater …
Read MoreBusiness Record 3-27-15
Piece by Piece
Mittera Group has grown through acquisitions into a multifaceted regional communications company.
Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
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On The Record: Planning Des Moines: Round 5
New Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders has had quite the busy start to his tenure since being named Rick Clark’s replacement last September.
And the pace is about to …
Read MoreTransportation panel set for April 9
Stand Up For Transportation, a panel discussion and street festival, is set for April 9 in downtown Des Moines. Live music and food vendors will be featured on 12th Street between Grand Avenue and Locust …
Read MoreGravitate plans session on market realities
Gravitate, 206 Sixth Ave., will feature a presentation on Tuesday, April 7 at noon featuring market realities facing entrepreneurs and innovators. The speaker will be Ryan Anderson, vice president of product at The Members Group, …
Read MoreIowa schools receive financial literacy awards
Ten Iowa schools have been selected to receive a $1,000 award from the Iowa Bankers Association and its member banks for participating in Project Financial Literacy. Project Financial Literacy is a program designed to promote …
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