Archive for November 2015
Report: Ad spending expected to grow 3.3 percent annually
Spending on advertising in the United States is expected to increase at an annual average rate of 3.3 percent through 2019, a new study estimates. Advertising contributed $3.4 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product …
Read MoreEvent Jan. 13: ABI to hold legislative briefing
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will hold a reception and legislative briefing Jan. 13 at the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Des Moines. More than 500 lawmakers and ABI members are expected to …
Read MoreEvent, Feb. 12: Workshop to help Warren County groups apply for grants
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership will host a grant writing workshop at noon Friday, Feb. 12, at the Indianola YMCA Community Room. The Partnership, which works for the betterment of Warren County, recently allocated 14 grants …
Read MoreUnityPoint Health, HealthPartners to launch new insurance company
West Des Moines-based health system UnityPoint Health and HealthPartners, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health maintenance organization, announced plans to launch a new insurance company next year that will offer Medicare Advantage plans in Iowa and Illinois …
Read MoreIowa employers, hospitals showcase wellness best practices
MPO sizes up transportation goals
For-profit college EDMC agrees to forgive more than $102 million in loans
For-profit college Education Management Corp. on Monday entered into a multistate agreement led by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to significantly reform its recruiting and enrollment practices and forgive approximately $500,000 in loans for more …
Read MoreDos Rios restaurant on Court Ave. to close for renovations
Dos Rios Cantina and Tequila Lounge, a member of Two Rivers Hospitality Group, known for its Latin-inspired menu, will close Nov. 26 for renovations. “Our goal is to be open by the first round of …
Read MoreEvent Nov. 17: Social Media Club on digital storytelling
The Social Media Club Des Moines will host a digital storytelling event today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Applied Art & Technology in Urbandale. The event will focus on learning the components of making …
Read MoreEvent Nov. 19 – NAWBO Iowa honors women
The Iowa chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will present three awards at its annual “Celebration of Excellence” on Nov. 19 at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. Mary Andringa, chair …
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