Archive for February 2016
PHOTO GALLERY: Partnership’s remodeled headquarters features native wood, local art, stand-up desks
VIEW GALLERY >>> Even before a team reveals details of the reconstruction of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s headquarters, several elements pop out during a tour.
The design by Slingshot Architecture uses accents of…Read More
UPDATE: DuPont to retain 500 jobs and spend $500,000 in return for $17.2 million in aid
DuPont agreed to retain between 250 and 500 jobs at the DuPont Pioneer complex in Johnston and to spend at least $500,000 on capital improvements in return for $17.2 million in aid from state and…Read More
On The Move: Week of Feb. 15
Heidi Wessels
Iowa Center for Economic Success
Hired as director of advocacy and networking
hwessels@theiowacenter.org
DOT to reconfigure Ames’ U.S. 30 interchange at I-35
Increased traffic and concerns over safety have sparked the Iowa Department of Transportation’s plan to transform the Interstate 35-U.S Highway 30 interchange in Ames, the Ames Tribune reported. “This is a safety improvement project,” said Tony Gustafson, …
Read MoreEvent Feb. 25: SBA workshop at Evelyn Davis Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a free business education workshop Feb. 25 at Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. The workshop will help entrepreneurs launch a business idea. Participants will learn the…Read More
Corn growers launch stewardship program
The Iowa Corn Growers Association has launched a stewardship advocate program to help members get information about soil health, conservation and water quality. Monthly updates will come from Ben Gleason, sustainable program manager. More details …
Read MoreDeere reports lower earnings on weak farm, construction markets
Deere & Co.’s first-quarter earnings reflected the continuing impact of the downturn in the global farm economy as well as weakness in construction equipment markets, the company said. The Moline, Ill.-based manufacturer reported net income…Read More
Homes sales report is a list of positives for 2015
The median price for houses sold last year in Iowa was 7.7 percent higher than in 2014, the Iowa Association of Realtors said. House sales also increased, to 44,621 at a median price of $140,000 …
Read MoreDuPont, Dow pick Wilmington for ag headquarters after merger; Pioneer will remain in Johnston
Iowa has lost its bid to land the agricultural headquarters of DowDuPont, but the proposed new company plans to continue operations in Johnston, home of DuPont Pioneer.
Get your game on at Des Moines Corporate Games
The Iowa Games and the Greater Des Moines Partnership said Thursday that an inaugural Des Moines Corporate Games will take place in the Metro from June 1 through July 31. The program aims to enable…Read More