Archive for July 2018
Business Record 8-3-18
Leading A New Era
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute looks to expand participation, inclusion
Focus: Leadership Development
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Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Maybe we all are from Mars
As you know, it’s important in the boardroom to know where your business came from. Which turns out to be Mars, possibly. The buzz in the science world this week is about a lake found…Read More
Deere acquires Argentina-based ag equipment maker
Deere & Co. announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PLA S.A., a privately held manufacturer of sprayers, planters and specialty products for agriculture. PLA is based in Argentina, with manufacturing facilities in Las …
Read MoreHy-Vee debuts first HealthMarket store in West Des Moines
Hy-Vee Inc. today opened its first Hy-Vee HealthMarket store, a new concept designed to offer healthy lifestyle items and personal care items along with groceries. Located at 375 S. Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, the …
Read MoreEconomist Goss sees headwinds in late ’19 or ’20
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says rising interest rates, trade tensions and rising inflation might mean a downturn in the economy late next year or in 2020. The economy remains strong, he adds. “As the …
Read MoreWant to hire? Think counteroffer
A new survey found that 58 percent of senior managers made counteroffers to keep an employee from leaving for another job.
With …
Read MoreWant to hire? Think counteroffer
A new survey found that 58 percent of senior managers made counteroffers to keep an employee from leaving for another job.
With …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Top tips from Mr. Civility, Michael Josephson
Michael Josephson and I chatted the other day at the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University. It wasn’t long after the death of former Gov. Bob Ray, whose life modeled and was …
Read MoreMcLellan: How to get ratings and reviews
My daughter and I just got home from a three-week African adventure. As you can imagine, we stayed in many different hotels, resorts and safari lodges while we were there. We also enjoyed the company …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…
In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.
Principal top employer for women
Principal Financial Group Inc. has earned the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ list …