Archive for November 2015
Gitomer: What drives you into the sale?
Got a company mission statement? “Yes, Jeffrey, we do.” Really? Can you recite two words of it? “Uh, no.”
How come? Dude, it’s your MISSION. It’s what is supposed to drive you into the sale …
Read MoreMcLellan: Reach them as they need you
Last week, we talked about these facts in terms of mobile technology in our world today:
• Ninety-five percent of all text messages are read within 90 seconds of receipt.
• Sixty-five percent of all …
Frugal Flights?
The staff of Des Moines International Airport has proposed a budget for next year that calls for higher income and lower expenses, and a nice surplus to put away for a proposed new terminal.
The …
Read MoreInnovative Companies: CashFlow Structure Group LLC
ESTABLISHED: June 2015
FOUNDER: John Krohn, CEO
LOCATION: 12951 University Ave., Suite 201, Clive
WEBSITE: www.cfsgllc.com
The Problem:
Capital gains taxes have increased to 20 percent for individuals with incomes of more than $400,000 and …
Read MoreInnovative Companies: Eat Greater Des Moines
ESTABLISHED: April 2013
FOUNDERS: Des Moines Area Religious Council, United Way of Central Iowa
LOCATION: 756 16th St., Des Moines, Wallace Centers of Iowa
WEBSITE: www.eatgreaterdesmoines.org
The Problem:
Eat Greater Des Moines wanted to make …
Read MoreInnovative Companies: MudbuM LLC
ESTABLISHED: October 2013
FOUNDERS: Blaine “Crash” Garrett, Jeff “Leadfoot” Kipling, Reid “Red” Baker, Niles “Willie” Bailey, Aaron “Shiner” Creger
LOCATION: Johnston
WEBSITE: www.mudbumusa.com
The Problem:
Preparing the rigging needed to catch monster-sized catfish in Midwest …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Mark Phillips
When Mark Phillips was working as a banker for high-wealth clients In Denver, rather than taking them golfing, he would invite them to help him serve meals at homeless shelters. Many, in fact, joined him. …
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Catching the Big Ones
A collection of Des Moines’ innovative companies
Focus: Innovative Companies
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Board approves help for new $200M Kraft Heinz plant in Iowa
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved help Thursday for a new Kraft Heinz Foods plant in Davenport, KCCI reported. Tax benefits totaling $1.75 million and direct financial assistance of $3 million was approved. The $3 million will …
Read MoreWindstream plans to expand high-speed broadband service in Iowa and 11 other states
Windstream Holdings Inc. said today that it will use proceeds from the $575 million sale of its data center operation to retire $300 million in debt and fund what it calls Project Excel, a plan …
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