Archive for July 2016
Abbas named STEM MVP
Emily Abbas, chief of staff and chief marketing officer for Bankers Trust, has been named this month’s MVP for Iowa STEM by the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council for her volunteer activities in support …
Read MoreM&A activity down 28 percent in Midwest
Merger and acquisition activity in the Midwest declined 28.2 percent in the first half of 2016, according to a new report from MergerMarket. M&A activity in the 12 Midwestern states tracked by MergerMarket totaled 429 transactions worth …
Read MoreLyondellBasell launches $50M project in Clinton
Quad City Times: LyondellBasell, a multinational chemical manufacturer, has begun building a $50 million administration building at its Clinton complex. Company officials joined Clinton community representatives and representatives of Bush Construction Co., the project’s contractor, in a private …
Read MoreVaughan named among most influential insurance professionals
Terri Vaughan, dean of the Drake University College of Business and Public Administration, recently was listed among the most influential people in the insurance industry. The July 2016 issue of Best’s Review, a monthly insurance …
Read MoreDOT to move 450,000 mussels for bridge project
Iowa DNR: The Iowa and Illinois transportation departments plan to move 450,000 mussels in the Mississippi River to prepare for construction of the Interstate HIghway 74 bridge. Crews are preparing for the work today, but don’t expect …
Read MoreLottery sets sales record, eyes changes
DOT looks to reduce export costs
Webinar teaches entrepreneurial vets to get federal contracts
An online, self-paced training exercise on the Small Business Administration’s website introduces federal contracting opportunities for military veterans who own their own businesses. Topics in the half-hour web training include basic information about veteran-owned businesses and opportunities, …
Read MoreSusan G. Komen Iowa named affiliate of the year
Susan G. Komen, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, has recognized the Iowa affiliate in Des Moines as affiliate of the year. The award recognizes the best overall effort in advancing the Komen vision and …
Read MoreClive Community Foundation to accept grant requests starting Aug. 1
The Clive Community Foundation will begin accepting grant requests from qualifying organizations on Aug. 1 with a review process that will run through Oct. 1, according to a release. The foundation provides grants to nonprofit …
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