Archive for January 2019
Petroleum Marketers changes name to FUELIowa
Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa has rebranded as FUELIowa. The statewide association represents fuel distributors, cooperatives, convenience and grocery stores, refiners, and biofuel manufacturers. “For more than 80 years, we’ve been a strong …
Read MoreScientists edit chicken genes to prevent flu
British scientists are developing gene-edited chickens designed to be resistant to flu in hopes of protecting flocks and preventing the spread of the deadly virus to humans, Successful Farming reported. The University of Edinburgh in Scotland …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Who’s in the January 25 issue?
Here’s a list of local people in the January 25 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …
Read MoreMcLellan: Mapping it out
For the last several weeks, we have been deconstructing the vital elements of your 2019 marketing plan. To recap, we’ve covered:
– Defining success/big-picture vision.
– Creating personas to understand your target audiences better.
– …
Business Record 1-25-19
Event Preview: 2019 Economic Forecast
How will the suddenly volatile markets fare? Is the yield curve providing hints about a recession? How will Iowa and your business be affected by the economy in 2019?
For almost two decades, the Business …
All the pieces, all in place
A bridge is being built, plans to convert an eyesore of a stormwater basin to a conservation area are in place, rejiggering of an old loan has been approved, the promise of construction is in …
Read MoreFeb. 21: Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Host: Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce
About: Join the chamber to celebrate the people and businesses who have contributed to Waukee’s rapid growth over the past 20 years. The evening will begin with a silent …
Holmes Murphy launches charitable foundation
Holmes Murphy announced it has created the Holmes Murphy Foundation for its philanthropic and charitable-giving initiatives. The foundation will oversee all philanthropic and community engagement efforts for Holmes Murphy. The Waukee-based insurance brokerage currently contributes …
Read MoreWest Bank parent reports record net income for 2018
West Bancorporation Inc. reported record profits of $28.5 million, or $1.74 per share, for 2018. In 2017, the West Des Moines bank holding company reported net income of $23.1 million, or $1.41 per share. Net …
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