Archive for August 2016
FIN Capital sets inaugural meeting for female angel investors
FIN Capital, an initiative to educate and empower more women to become angel investors, will hold its first investors meeting on Sept. 19, organizers announced. Coordinated by the Iowa Center for Economic Success, the initiative will provide …
Read MoreWorkiva reports higher net loss in second quarter
Ames-based Workiva reported operational losses of $11.3 million for the second quarter, up from $10.6 million for last year’s second quarter. Still, the company brass saw positive signs. “We posted strong results in the second quarter, highlighted by …
Read MoreWater Works finds algae toxin in tap water, but it’s safe to drink
Des Moines Water Works has detected microcystin, a dangerous toxin from blue-green algae, in Des Moines tap water, but within federal limits. The toxin can damage people’s livers, gastrointestinal system and nervous system, and often …
Read MoreWells Fargo survey: Who thinks they’ll be a millionaire?
NOTEBOOK: Tollakson paddles Beaver Creek in effort to raise $300K for river project work
ISU to launch entrepreneurship major
Students who want to become entrepreneurs will have more options this fall at Iowa State University. The College of Business announced it will begin offering an undergraduate major in entrepreneurship this fall. The Iowa Board …
Read MoreHomesteaders Life names president for eFuneral Solutions subsidiary
Homesteaders Life Co. announced today that it has named Luke Frieberg as president of its new eFuneral Solutions subsidiary. Frieberg, who was part of an inaugural leadership development program with Principal Financial Group, …
Read MoreHomesteaders Life names president for eFuneral Solutions subsidiary
Homesteaders Life Co. announced today that it has named Luke Frieberg as president of its new eFuneral Solutions subsidiary. Frieberg, who was part of an inaugural leadership development program with Principal Financial Group, …
Read MoreDrake, Bravo plan arts effort
Drake University President Marty Martin will lead a task force for a cultural planning initiative with Bravo Greater Des Moines to explore how to drive the economy with the arts. In a statement, Drake and Bravo said …
Read MoreWaukee OKs economic development package for Kettlestone project
The Waukee City Council has approved an economic development package for an office development by entities created by Knapp Properties and businessman Jim Cownie for the new headquarters of Holmes Murphy & Associates.
The city will …
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