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Check-in services yet to catch on with smartphone users

A new study found that fewer than one in five smartphone owners access check-in services from their mobile devices, Mobile Marketer Daily reported. An estimated 16.7 million U.S. mobile subscribers patronized location-based check-in services on …

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Media panel discussion scheduled

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau (GDMCVB) will host a panel discussion aimed at business owners who want more familiarity with emerging trends in the media. Branding techniques and the creation of innovative …

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Dwolla wins ‘Best in Show’ award for FiSync technology

Dwolla Corp., an online, location-based mobile payment platform that touts social tools, was named this week as one of seven “Best in Show” technologies by attendees of FinovateSpring 2011. Using proprietary technology and business partnerships …

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Go online to listen, not just talk


As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media, make sure to work on your “social listening” skills. Economic development specialists heard that suggestion last week at the Smart Economic Development Conference, held at the …

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IdentityIQ rolls out free credit monitoring tool


When Mikol Sesker was providing financial planning services in the Chicago area, she realized how important credit scores were to her clients’ financial health. In many cases, credit report errors led to lower scores and …

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Broadband plan raises concerns


One word in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Plan has some officials worried.

A key goal of the plan is to provide fast broadband access to …

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In PayPal we trust – with our money

PayPal, the eBay Inc.-owned online payment system, could be set for a major boost as mobile payment systems start to take off in the next year, a survey by the GfK Group, a German market …

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Power Fund Board awards $2.1 million for projects

The Iowa Power Fund Board yesterday approved project awards totaling more than $2.1 million.

The board awarded Growth Design Energy Mt. Valley LLC $1.5 million to construct a refinery near Forest City and increase biodiesel …

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LBC Technology acquired by Minneapolis technology firm

Minneapolis-based PC Solutions Inc. today announced the acquisition of LBC Technology LLC, a West Des Moines-based technology partner for small and mid-sized businesses.

The acquisition provides PCS access to the Greater Des Moines market as …

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Google reserves $500 million for possible federal fines

Google Inc. set aside $500 million related to the possible resolution of a U.S. Justice Department investigation of its advertising business, resulting in lower first-quarter profits. The expense trimmed net income to $1.8 billion, or …