Archive for February 2018
Egg processor receives state incentives for Norwalk plant
MG Waldbaum Co., a subsidiary of Minnesota-based Michael Foods Inc., will receive state incentives for a manufacturing and distribution center in Norwalk where precooked eggs will be processed. The Iowa Economic Development Authority board had …
Read MoreProgram seeks to expand domestic violence program partnerships in Iowa
A trio of Iowa health organizations announced they have partnered in a statewide effort to improve the assistance provided to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The Project Catalyst leadership team consists of the …
Read MoreGlobalVetLINK receives ‘significant’ growth capital infusion
Ames-based GlobalVetLINK on Thursday announced a “significant investment” from Lead Edge Capital, a New York City-based firm that invests in growth-stage internet and software companies, Clay & MIlk reported. GlobalvetLINK Sales and Marketing Director Brian Steffen said …
Read MoreApril 19: CFA Society Iowa Annual Investment Strategy Dinner
Host: CFA Society Iowa
About: This year’s Annual Investment Strategy Dinner will feature a bull/bear debate on the state of the economy and markets. Jeffrey Cleveland of Payden & Rygel will provide the bull perspective, …
On The Move: Week of Feb. 12
Daniel Fitzgerald
West Bank
Promoted to first vice president/construction lending
dfitzgerald@westbankstrong.com
David S. Miller
West Bank
Promoted to retail banker
dmiller@westbankstrong.com
Dzevida Vodenicarevic
West Bank
Promoted to second vice president/teller manager
dvodenicarevic@westbankstrong.com
Beth Bailey
West …
Read MoreHealthiest State awards: Who’s the healthiest of them all?
Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative on Thursday recognized the winners of its inaugural HSI Awards during a ceremony at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines.
Meredith Corp. received the Large Workplace Award in the …
Deere earnings reflect short-term downside of tax reform
Deere & Co. reported a net loss of $535 million, or $1.66 per share, for the quarter ended Jan. 28, compared with profits of $199 million, or 62 cents per share, for the year-ago quarter, …
Read MoreBravo opens grant applications
Bravo Greater Des Moines has opened applications for its Capital Campaign and Project Grant Cycle. The grants are intended to strengthen arts, culture and heritage organizations, in part to promote economic development and quality of …
Read MoreLung health expo to be held in Des Moines
The American Lung Association in Iowa announced that lung health experts will gather in Des Moines on May 9 for the Lung Force Expo. The expo is a program designed for health care professionals, patients …
Read MoreMarch 3-4: Variety Telethon
Host: Variety Iowa
About: The telethon is an entertainment showcase that serves as Variety’s largest fundraiser and has raised more than $110 million to date. The telethon also provides Variety the opportunity to highlight the …