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Guest Opinion: Tis’ the season for challenging business and social situations

BY EMILY ABBAS | Chief of staff and chief marketing officer, Bankers Trust Co.

 

Holiday parties, gift-giving and special events can set the stage for both fabulous networking and cringe-worthy faux paus. I thought …

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Indexed annuity sales projected to top $60 billion in 2016

 

Total third-quarter indexed annuity sales were $14.3 billion, down nearly 8 percent when compared with the previous quarter, but up more than 3 percent compared with the same period last year, according to figures …

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Smith takes administrative role with Iowa Healthcare Collaborative

  Elliott Smith, former executive director of the Iowa Business Council, will begin a new role Monday as vice president of administrative services for the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative. The Des Moines-based nonprofit organization focuses on…
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Tenants moving into Jackson Crossing apartments

  The first phase of a $40 million multibuilding apartment project along Indianola Avenue is complete and renters began moving in on Thursday. When completed, Jackson Crossing will occupy nearly 5 acres of ground south…
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Dec. 16: Fallen Heroes Benefit Auction

Host: The Picker Knows

About: On Nov. 2, the Des Moines metro area was rocked by a tragedy that we will never forget when Des Moines Police Sgt. Anthony Beminio and Urbandale Officer Justin Martin …

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Dec. 9: TechBrew AM featuring Principal’s CIO

Host: Technology Association of Iowa

About: TAI President Brian Waller will conduct a casual interview with Gary Scholten, chief information officer at Principal Financial Group. Gary will share his favorite music for TAI’s “Vinyl Friday,” …

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Principal donates $25,000 to Pinky Swear Foundation

Pinky Swear Foundation in Des Moines announced a special sponsor partnership with Principal Financial Group. The foundation was awarded a $25,000 grant from Principal to help with special events, mission awareness and raising additional funds. …

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Drake’s Rosburg wins Hagie award

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has awarded one of its highest honors, the Lawrence and Eula Hagie Heritage Award, to conservationist Thomas Rosburg of Drake University. Rosburg has donated 1,350 hours to a prairie restoration …

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Application period is open for lawyer trust account grants

The Iowa Supreme Court Lawyer Trust Account Commission is accepting applications for grants under the Interest on Lawyer Trust Account program for the grant period that begins July 1. The grants are awarded to public …

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GAO: Renewable Fuel Standard unlikely to meet goals for cutting greenhouse gases

The U.S. General Accountability Office has issued a report that contends the Renewable Fuel Standard won’t lead to the projected cuts in greenhouse gases. The GAO also said it sees “limited potential” for expansion in …