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Customs broker Scarbrough International makes two acquisitions

Scarbrough International Ltd., a Kansas City, Mo.-based international logistics and U.S. customs brokerage firm, said Thursday it has accepted terms to acquire Laredo Becnel Inc., a Laredo, Texas-based customs broker, and Despachos HuGo S.C., a …

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UNI contracts with WHO to broadcast 2015-16 games

The University of Northern Iowa and its multimedia rights partner, Learfield Sports, announced Thursday the signing of a statewide television broadcast partner, WHO-HD, for the Panthers’ 2015-16 athletic season. WHO will televise four UNI football …

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Deere net profit down, but above expectations

Farm equipment maker Deere & Co posted a sharply lower quarterly net profit on Friday as a weak global agriculture sector hurt sales, but the earnings topped market expectations, Reuters reported. The Moline, Ill.-based company reported a …

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How and when the convention hotel will pick a brand and operator

 

Management companies and hotels that want a piece of the Iowa Events Center Hotel have a June 12 deadline to submit preliminary proposals.

 

The winner of that selection process will be announced by …

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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of May 25

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendees Venue  City Iowa Soccer Association – Tournaments Iowa State Cup – Spring 5/23/2015 5/31/2015 1500 James Cownie Soccer Park Des Moines Greater Des Moines Partnership Global Insurance Symposium 5/26/2015 5/28/2015…
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Ag, construction add most small-business jobs

Almost a third of small businesses in Iowa added jobs in 2014, with the greatest numbers of added jobs coming in the agricultural and construction sectors, according to an annual report on small-business activity in …

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Interest ramping up in Apple Pay

Financial institutions and retailers are developing a bigger appetite for Apple’s mobile payment option, and a Greater Des Moines-based payment processor is getting a slice of that business. The Members Group has now enrolled 25 …

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Several Greater Des Moines business win 2015 NOVA Awards

The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association recently announced the recipients of the organization’s 2015 NOVA Awards. Since 2006, the AMA Iowa NOVA Awards have recognized marketing excellence among Iowa businesses. Awards given included …

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Adult student scholarship program seeks applicants

The Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International is offering education financial aid through its Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) program. ASIST is designed to provide financial assistance for adults in the community who …

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DART delays bus rapid transit; here’s why

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has decided not to apply for a federal grant that was supposed to provide most of the startup cash for $25 million, train-like bus rapid transit service amid …