Archive for November 2015
State tests new emissions inventory system
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ air quality bureau is testing a new online system for its emissions inventory. The system is designed to make it easier for businesses to report emissions and is expected …
Read MorePrincipal, Rockwell Collins earn top LGBT corporate equality ratings
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released its annual report on LGBT inclusion in major companies and law firms across the nation. The 2016 …
Read MoreU.S. Bank is top SBA lender to women-owned businesses
U.S. Bank will be recognized as the top Small Business Administration lender to women-owned businesses in Iowa for fiscal year 2015 on Nov. 19 at the NAWBO Central Iowa Celebration of Excellence event. U.S. Bank …
Read MoreCity of Waukee unveils new logo
After 42 years with the same purple and gold key-themed logo, the city of Waukee has rolled out a new brand. The new logo chosen to represent Waukee is an abstract composition that prominently displays …
Read MoreWells Fargo investment chief bullish on ’16 outlook
Sloan named Wells Fargo president, COO
Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors has named 28-year company veteran Timothy Sloan to immediately become president and chief operating officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO John Stumpf. Since 2014, Sloan …
Read MoreOctober Architecture Billings Index shows continuing growth in billings
The American Institute of Architects reported that the October Architecture Billings Index was 53.1, down slightly from a reading of 53.7 the previous month. The index, which reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month lead time …
Read MoreCowles Foundation makes $300,000 literacy grant
Children & Family Urban Movement, a Des Moines-based nonprofit organization, has received a $300,000 grant from the Cowles Foundation for expansion of its Literacy for Life Program. An effort is underway to raise $100,000 to …
Read MoreBranstad joins legal challenge to EPA water rules
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad announced Tuesday that he had joined other governors in a lawsuit challenging a federal Waters of the U.S. rule, calling it a regulatory “overreach” that creates barriers to water-quality improvements and …
Read MoreEvent Nov. 21: Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit Saturday
This year’s Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the FFA Enrichment Center at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. The networking event also includes several award presentations. …
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