Archive for September 2018
ABI joins ‘Let America Lead’ coalition aimed at boosting HVACR exports
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has joined a national coalition called Let America Lead. The organization was formed in July by the National Association of Manufacturers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Chemistry Council …
Read MoreInsurance commissioner releases association health plan rules
The Iowa Insurance Division has released rules governing multiple employer health plans, association health plans and short-term limited duration plans that were authorized by state and federal legislation within the past year. The new rules, …
Read MoreFinance industry a big target for cyber attackers
Finance industry a big target for cyber attackers
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
In Iowa, given the harsh and changing climate, there are only two types of concrete: cracked concrete and concrete that will crack.
It is …
Read MoreGrapeTree Medical Staffing among fastest-growing U.S. staffing firms
A northwest Iowa company has been named among the top 10 fastest-growing staffing companies in the nation. GrapeTree Medical Staffing in Milford was ranked No. 8 on the 2018 List of Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms by Staffing …
Read MoreISU receives $1.4 million STEM grant to prepare community college teachers
A new grant from the National Science Foundation will help Iowa State University researchers continue to develop programs that help graduate students prepare to teach science and technology courses at community colleges. Iowa State will …
Read MoreMandelbaum joins LWBJ
Certified public accounting firm LWBJ announced that Cyril Mandelbaum has joined the firm as part of her succession plan. Mandelbaum’s career spans more than 45 years of business and community leadership. In addition to her …
Read MoreIs Greater Des Moines’ fast growth slowing down?
The next Tomorrow Plan Speaker Series guest has all the data you’d need to see that Greater Des Moines’ growth has outpaced many other cities lately, but James Chung also has this startling message: Growth …
Read MoreIowa Index of stocks up slightly in August
Three Iowa-based companies recorded tidy double-digit stock price gains in August, but most of the 22 companies with Iowa headquarters had modest price gains or declines last month.
Leading the pack was Renewable Energy Group, …
What lessons did we learn from the Great Recession?
The Business Record asked business and community leaders what lessons they learned from the Great Recession. Here are some of their answers:
QUESTION: What was the key lesson you learned or a challenge you had …
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