Archive for August 2016
Linn County supervisor proposes $10.25 minimum wage by 2019
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Linn County residents could see a $10.25 minimum wage by 2019. On Monday, Linn County Board of Supervisors Chairman Ben Rogers unveiled his plan to increase the countywide minimum wage by $1 a …
Read MoreDes Moines tech company donates services for flooded W.V. town
A Des Moines technology company is helping a West Virginia town re-create cemetery records lost during historic flooding in June, the Charleston Gazette Mail reported. NewCom Technologies was emailed by the mayor of Clendenin, W.V., asking if …
Read MoreBranstad, Rastetter named to Trump agriculture advisory panel
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad, Regents President Bruce Rastetter and four other Iowans have been named to Donald Trump’s Agricultural Advisory Committee. …
Read MoreStartup Stories to feature Rocket Referrals founders
Wednesday’s (Aug. 17) session of Square One DSM Startup Stories will feature the co-founders of Rocket Referrals, Torey and Carl Maerz. The company runs an automated referral system that helps leverage an insurance agent’s client …
Read MoreFarmers Insurance launches rideshare coverage in Iowa
Farmers Insurance announced that it has introduced its new rideshare insurance coverage in Iowa, effective today. Under a new Iowa laweffective Jan. 1, 2017, ride-hailing drivers will be required to have insurance coverage from the moment they …
Read MorePartnership plans policy kickoff
The Greater Des Moines Partnership plans a state policy agenda kickoff meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at its headquarters, 700 Locust St. Major topic areas include economic development, research and development, tax …
Read MoreCapital Crossroads 2.0 sets town hall Aug. 30
Capital Crossroads 2.0, the visioning process for Central Iowa, will hold a town hall meeting from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Des Moines Central Library. Speakers will detail emerging trends from the …
Read MorePolk City entrepreneur named SBDC Business of the Month
America’s SBDC Iowa has named Amy Vohs, owner of Lil’ Sidekick in Polk City, as the winner of its statewide Business of the Month Award. Lil’ Sidekick produces a unique strap that attaches to car seats, high …
Read MoreDes Moines Cold Storage plans $17 million expansion
Des Moines Cold Storage plans to build a $17 million cold storage and distribution plant in the Southeast Agrimergent Technology Park at Southeast 43rd Street and Vandalia Road, north of the Des Moines River, The Des …
Read MoreDes Moines Cold Storage plans $17 million expansion
Des Moines Cold Storage plans to build a $17 million cold storage and distribution plant in the Southeast Agrimergent Technology Park at Southeast 43rd Street and Vandalia Road, north of the Des Moines River, The Des …
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