Archive for February 2016
Des Moines Addy awards announced
The American Advertising Federation of Des Moines had its annual Addy awards ceremony last weekend. To see the winners and their work, click here.…
Read MoreCouncil approves $10 million guarantee for convention center hotel
The Des Moines City Council approved a $10 million guarantee on Monday to help build a convention hotel connected to the Iowa Events Center downtown,the Des Moines Register reported. Construction should begin next month on the …
Read MoreCity ambassador volunteers needed for NCAA tournament in Des Moines
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to help showcase Des Moines as city ambassadors when the city hosts the 2016 NCAA tournament on March 17 and 19 at Wells Fargo …
Read MoreDes Moines, West Des Moines hold the line on tax levies in new budgets
Iowa hospitals receive Blue Distinction designations for maternity care
In an effort to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced the first hospitals in Iowa to receive the Blue Distinction Center and Blue …
Read MoreCity support of business expansion won’t cost a penny
The Des Moines City Council will vote today to approve an economic development project and the price tag it carries for the city is $0. Jack Henry & Associates Inc. was awarded a $200,000 grant …
Read MoreProgress Industries appoints new leader
Businessolver launches charitable foundation
Businessolver, a leading benefits administration technology company, has launched Businessolver Foundation as a charitable arm of the company. Through its work and member participation, the foundation will support local and national charities such as Habitat …
Read MoreEvent March 16: Drive Spotter’s Augeri to speak at Start-Up Stories
Drive Spotter Inc. founder Chris Augeri will share the company’s story at Start-Up stories March 16. He was a member of the inaugural class of the Global Insurance Accelerator. Drive Spotter, a finalist for the …
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