Archive for December 2015
McLellan: Gratitude magnified
In last week’s column, we explored the idea of how smart businesses recognize that gratitude isn’t just a worthy emotion, it’s smart marketing.
Everyone wants to be appreciated and today, when businesses must compete for …
Read MoreBusiness boom update
Jay Byers works at command central during one of Greater Des Moines’ biggest economic booms. More than most business leaders, politicians and nonprofit leaders, the CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership plays a central …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Ellen Yee
Ellen Yee has two long-held passions: the law and international relations. Yee, who joined Drake University’s law faculty in 2005 and was named director of the law school’s international programs in 2013, recently was honored …
Read MoreGitomer: Does your name matter to prospects?
Here is a question I’ve received more than a hundred times in one form or another: How do I make a (better) name for myself?
Here is the premise, the definition and the answer: In …
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-4-15
Building up a legacy
Jim Hubbell returned to Des Moines in the 1970s to revive a slumbering real estate giant
Focus: Building and Construction
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…Read MoreMajority of Iowa districts now offer financial literacy course
More than 350 Roosevelt High School seniors today were recognized for completing the Iowa Financial Literacy Program, sponsored by EverFi Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc. and the Iowa Insurance Division. The online program, which is …
Read MoreIowa Venture Award winners named
Event Dec. 10: ABI plans Connecting Statewide Leaders event in Waverly
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry plans a Connecting Statewide Leaders session Dec. 10 at Wartburg College in Waverly. The event will give business and education leaders a chance to discuss partnerships. The series …
Read MoreEvent Dec. 15: Workshop on Targeted Small Business program
The Iowa Center for Economic Success will sponsor a workshop featuring an overview of credit counseling and microloan programs available as part of the Targeted Small Business program. The workshop will take place at the Iowa …
Read MoreMeasure of Iowa economic activity fell for 10th month in a row in October