Archive for November 2017
Cunningham retires today; his company put a cover on signature Des Moines structures
Three years in the planning, the retirement of Architectural Wall Systems President Mike Cunningham is effective today. He founded the company in 1991 and proceeded to put a face on the exteriors of many of …
Read MorePrincipal to move stock listing to Nasdaq
Principal Financial Group Inc. announced today that it will move its stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market, effective after market close on Dec. 15. Principal shares will continue to trade under the …
Read MoreOn Small Business Saturday, we were eating and drinking
Iowans reached for a beer and a bite to eat on Small Business Saturday, according to a survey by American Express, the company that created the day to patronize local retailers in 2010, and the …
Read MoreIPTV’s Phillips named to national board
Molly Phillips, executive director and general manager of Iowa Public Television, was elected to the PBS board of directors earlier this month. The volunteer board members are responsible for setting policy for PBS. Phillips has …
Read MoreEast Village-based marketing firm changes name
Marketing agency B2E Direct Marketing announced that it has changed its name to B2E Data Marketing. The new name reflects the importance of data in the evolution of marketing, B2E’s president, Keith Snow, said in a …
Read MoreNewton doctor named Iowa Family Physician of the Year
Dr. Esgar Guarin, a Newton family physician who practices at Skiff Medical Center’s Newton Clinic, has been named the 2017-18 Iowa Family Physician of the Year by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians. The award …
Read MorePartnership sets legislative agenda, lawmakers spar on solutions
A panel of key Iowa legislative leaders took turns looking to score points before a pro-business crowd today.
Not surprisingly, the minority Democrats took the opportunity to take a few jabs at the majority Republicans …
Status of Des Moines’ holiday flights unclear after American Airlines’ schedule glitch
Des Moines Register: The general manager of Des Moines International Airport says there’s no reason local travelers should get “shook up yet” after a scheduling goof put 15,000 holiday American Airline flights in jeopardy. A glitch …
Read MoreIowa Women’s Foundation launches child care assistance initiative
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has established a Child Care Collaborative Fund, which will focus on strategies to increase the economic security of women in communities across Iowa by expanding access to quality, affordable child care. …
Read MoreBravo awards record $3.8 million to 89 organizations
Bravo Greater Des Moines has awarded a combined $3.8 million — a record — to 89 Central Iowa organizations through its Local Arts Program and Cultural Enrichment Grants. The number of organizations that received grants …
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