Archive for January 2016
Quick view of a market in a ‘growth cycle’
Here’s a snapshot of the Greater Des Moines commercial real estate market, based on 2015 transactions at CBRE|Hubbell Commercial.
Year over year, leasing activity increased both by volume and in terms of total transactions.
Transaction …
Read MoreWashington Post cites WorkHound in story on trucker feedback
The Washington Post today reported on new ways truck drivers are logging their complaints with companies, specifically citing the Des Moines-based mobile app company WorkHound. The article mentions that trucker councils are becoming more prevalent to give …
Read MoreMWA opens $13.5 million transfer station in Grimes
Metro Waste Authority’s new $13.5 million transfer station in Grimes will accept its first trucks Thursday. The 28,700-square-foot facility will take 970 tons of trash a day from 118 garbage trucks and transfer it to …
Read MorePartnership launches internship toolkit for employers
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has launched a new internship toolkit called Internships 101. The free online guide provides employers with tools to successfully implement an internship program within their organizations. The toolkit walks companies through key …
Read MoreVoya offers education grants for programs to boost parental involvement
Voya Financial Inc. announced that its Voya Foundation will support a new approach to giving that is designed to help more students graduate from high school prepared for success in college and their future careers. …
Read MoreAnalyst: Medical device excise tax suspension will help industry
A two-year suspension of the medical device excise tax should help the U.S. medical device market over the next few years, according to an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData. The 2.3 percent tax …
Read MoreElectric vehicle sales lag Obama goal as gas prices continue to fall
Emerald ash borer confirmed in Des Moines
City officials have confirmed an emerald ash borer infestation sighting in western Des Moines this month. The pest, which kills all species of ash trees, was confirmed in West Des Moines and Urbandale last year. …
Read MoreBillings for design work increased in December
The American Institute of Architects’ monthly billings index nudged up to 50.9 in December from 49.3 the previous month; any reading above 50 indicates an increase in activity. The index was in positive territory eight …
Read MoreMORE, Microsoft to offer women’s business bootcamp
Meredith Corp.’s MORE magazine announced it has partnered with Microsoft Corp. for its inaugural MORE Business Bootcamp (mb²) event. The four-day seminar will welcome 150 MORE readers looking to start a new business or expand …
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