Archive for March 2019
NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the March 22nd issue?
Here’s a list of local people in the March 15 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 MoreBusiness Record 3-22-19
Hiring: dsm/WriteBrain Project Director
Project Director
Role: Administrative
Supports: Business Publications Corporation: dsm Magazine and WriteBrain
Reports to: Publisher
Attributes: Organized, detailed-oriented, proactive, resourceful, positive, creative, flexible, community-minded, professional
Skills: Candidate must be proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel. Confident in verbal …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Zuckerberg’s one hiring rule reframes the decision
Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg employ nearly 36,000 full-time individuals. Back in the good old days of 2015 — before Facebook was truly plunged into the spotlight with regards to election influence, privacy and other …
Read MoreWOI-TV part of $740 million, 11-station purchase
Des Moines Register: Virginia-based Tegna Inc. said today that the company plans to buy 11 local television stations, including operations in Des Moines and Davenport, for $740 million in cash. Tegna reached an agreement with Nexstar …
Read MoreGrassley criticizes Corps of Engineers for handling of water releases
Radio Iowa: Leaders of water-inundated towns in southwest Iowa are blaming the Army Corps of Engineers for decisions that may have contributed to the region’s widespread flooding. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley says he “absolutely” will call …
Read MoreRecord 75 companies to compete in Des Moines Corporate Games
The Des Moines Corporate Games has announced company divisions for the fourth annual competition. A record 75 companies will compete in four divisions, grouped by company size. Points are awarded throughout the competition based on sport/event placing, …
Read MoreDMARC to launch new fundraising event: Spring Greens
The Des Moines Area Religious Council announced it will launch a new signature fundraising event, Spring Greens. Planned for May 23 at the Iowa State Historical Museum in Des Moines, the event will feature some …
Read MoreState grants tax extension for businesses, homeowners affected in flood disaster zones
The Iowa Department of Revenue has granted a 30-day extension and suspension of any penalty or interest for taxpayers whose principal residence or business is located within the flood disaster areas designated by Gov. Kim …
Read MoreIowa index foresees a stall in hiring growth, moves closer to signalling recession
The state economy has slowed to a level that could signal an approaching recession, according to the Iowa Department of Revenue. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index dipped to 107.3 in January, the fourth consecutive decline …
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