Archive for January 2016
DART Forward 2035 revs up for comments
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority wants your comments as it prepares an update to DART Forward 2035, its master plan for public transit. The plan is 5 years old. An advisory committee with …
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Xerox to split into two companies
Reuters: Xerox Corp. said it would split into two companies, one holding its legacy hardware operations and the other its business process outsourcing unit, in which activist investor Carl …
Read MoreElectrical Power Products and Electro Management Corp. granted state incentives for Des Moines expansion
The Iowa Economic Development Authority granted $414,103 in high quality job tax credits for Des Moines-based Electrical Power Products Inc. and Electro Management Corp.’s planned $15 million manufacturing and shipping facility near Southwest 42nd Street …
Read MoreAccelerated Ag Technologies receives $25,000 grant
An Urbandale-based biotech startup company has received a $25,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for development of a new technology to increase seed yields. Accelerated Ag Technologies will use the Proof of Commercial …
Read MoreKosovo consulate opens in downtown Des Moines
Leaders from Kosovo and the state of Iowa celebrated the opening of the first diplomatic office located in Iowa: the Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo. The announcement of the opening was made this morning …
Read MoreHockey scholarship fund expands charitable contributions
The Gabe Fleming Memorial Hockey Scholarship Fund has introduced a new academic scholarship program aimed at empowering area youths in their pursuit of higher learning and career opportunities. The not-for-profit group, which organizes events and …
Read More100 Great Nurses program offers scholarships
In addition to recognizing outstanding nurses every year, the 100 Great Iowa Nurses program offers financial education awards to support graduate-level nursing students in Iowa. The program plans to offer at least three $1,500 awards …
Read MoreEvent Feb. 17: Veteran mentoring program webinar
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon, Prositions will host a free webinar titled “How to Build a Veteran Mentoring Program in 5 Easy Steps.” The webinar is based on extensive research, observations …
Read MoreGUEST OPINION: Caucus politics not for everyone—and that’s OK
To the vast majority of Iowans who won’t be attending the caucuses and have successfully tuned out most of the chaos that will only end on February 2, you play an important role. And you …
Read MoreVIDEO: Economic Forecast 2016
The Business Record hosted its 2016 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Jan. 28 at the Sheraton West Des Moines. The event was moderated by Business Record Editor Chris Conetzkey and included panelists Dan Houston, president & …
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