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Des Moines projects would take majority of state housing tax credits

After supporting $1 million in state tax credits for the renovation of the former Register and Tribune building earlier this month, the Des Moines City Council was set today to consider applications for another $10.8 …

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Principal reports strong fourth-quarter, year-end results

Principal Financial Group Inc. on Thursday reported “a strong finish to a record-setting year” with a 13 percent increase in operating earnings for the fourth quarter and a 24 percent year-over-year increase. Net income available …

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Insurance commissioner files petition for CoOportunity liquidation

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart on Thursday filed a petition in Polk County District Court seeking the liquidation of CoOportunity Health, a nonprofit health insurer serving Iowa and Nebraska residents. The insurer currently has an …

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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of February 1

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendance Meeting Venue Iowa Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association Iowa Power Farming Show 2/3/2015 2/5/2015 16000 Iowa Events Center Red Wing Collectors Society Mid Winter Get Together 2/6/2015 2/8/2015 300 Iowa State…
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70-acre development could ‘change the scenery’ in downtown Des Moines

  Rob Orton, who founded what has become one of Greater Des Moines’ largest home building companies in 2010, has a contract to buy 70 acres of land that sprawls across the the southern reaches…
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Register for Community Foundation’s nonprofit collaboration training

There’s still time to register for the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines’ first training session of the year for nonprofits. The session, scheduled for Feb. 4, will focus on collaboration and what nonprofits can …

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The Integer Group hires new director of business development

The Integer Group has appointed Bryce McTavish as senior vice president of business development. McTavish will be based out of Integer’s Des Moines office. Most recently, McTavish worked at MillerCoors as the company’s vice president …

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Businesses can apply to be part of SCORE grant

Small businesses in Iowa can now apply to be an American Small Business Champion. The award is given by SCORE, an organization that mentors small businesses across the nation. The distinction comes with funding through …

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Registration open for April 1 biotechnology summit

The Iowa Biotechnology Association has announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming Partnering for Growth forum April 1 in Ankeny. Speaking at the biotechnology summit will be Robb Fraley, executive vice president and chief technology …

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Business Record panel: Expect slight improvement in economy

Four key business leaders at the Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast luncheon today presented evidence that the 2015 outlook is relatively rosy, with some caveats.

 

The panel at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel …

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