Archive for October 2018
BEST CEO: Principal Chairman and CEO Dan Houston keeps pressing on
Over his 35 years at Principal Financial Group, Dan Houston has counted himself as fortunate to have known six of his predecessors who have led the company as chairman, CEO and president.
Having seen the leadership of two former CEOs, …
Department of Justice asks United Technologies to divest 2 Rockwell Collins divisions
Cedar Rapids Gazette: The U.S. Department of Justice will require United Technologies Corp. to divest two Rockwell Collins divisions before it gives the final approval to the merger. According to a statement released Monday night, UTC …
Read MoreVariety donates $50,000 for Ronald McDonald House at Mercy
Ronald McDonald House Des Moines has received a $50,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity. The gift helps to kick off the “You Are the Key to our House” capital campaign. The $4 million …
Read MoreMollie Tibbetts memorial fund to benefit UI child and adolescent psychiatry
The family of slain University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts has established a memorial fund in her name to benefit child and adolescent psychiatry at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the university announced. …
Read MorePalmer seeks salary guide survey participation
Palmer Group is launching its latest Salary Guide survey and would like you to provide answers. All responses will remain confidential. The cumulative responses will be published Nov. 5. When you have completed the survey, please click the “finish” …
Read MoreUSA Swimming approves Des Moines YMCA for 2019 Future Championships
The Wellmark YMCA of Des Moines will be one of four sites to hold the 2019 Future Championships Aug. 8-11, reports the training publication Swim Swam. The sites where chosen by the USA Swimming board of …
Read MoreDeere announces executive leadership changes
Deere & Co. today announced a series of changes to its leadership team in response to the planned retirement of a member of senior management later this year.
“We are taking this opportunity to realign …
Oct. 15: 2018 Economic Impact Awards Reception
Host: Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Business Record
About: The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Des Moines Business Record will honor area companies with Economic Impact Awards. The awards will recognize local companies …
NOTEBOOK: One Good Read – U.S., Canada and Mexico just reached a sweeping new NAFTA deal. Here’s what’s in it.
Forget NAFTA, remember USMCA. That’s the acronym for the new trade deal struck with Canada and Mexico on Sunday. It’s been a monthslong process to get to this point. If you want to know what …
Read MoreBerganKDV acquires HSMC Orizon, expands Midwest locations
Cedar Rapids-based professional services firm BerganKDV will expand its Midwest footprint in a merger with HSMC Orizon. The merger, which closes Nov. 1, adds Omaha and Kansas City offices to the firm, bringing six new …
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