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Banks named ‘Best of Iowa’

Twelve Iowa banks received Best of Iowa awards from the Iowa Bankers Association. The awards recognize excellence in community relations and bank marketing, including efforts to promote branding, deposits, loans, customer service and staff programs, …
By BPC Staff | May 6, 2015
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Deere, Wells Fargo recognized by United Way Worldwide

John Deere was honored by United Way Worldwide on Thursday as one of two companies recognized for their strategies to engage employees in volunteering and donating to United Way-related initiatives. At the United Way Community …
By BPC Staff | May 1, 2015
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University Research

University Research Overview:

Every day, the professors and researchers at Iowa’s colleges and universities go to work on a series of projects and research efforts. Their work often gains high-praise within the educational community and …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2015
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Financial Fitness program expands

The Financial Fitness Group today announced that the Financial Fitness Challenge program will expand to help 5,000 Iowa health care workers through a continued partnership with the Iowa Insurance Division and Iowa CareGivers.

 

The event-driven wellness …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Apr 29, 2015
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Abbas named chief marketing director for Bankers Trust

Emily Abbas, who joined Bankers Trust Co. in September as chief of staff, was named chief marketing officer today. She will continue to serve as chief of staff. In the new role, Abbas is charged …
By BPC Staff | Apr 27, 2015
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Import prices down 10.5 percent over the past year

The cost of imported goods fell in March, reflecting in part a stronger dollar that makes foreign goods cheaper, MarketWatch reported. The import price index declined by a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent last month, higher …
By BPC Staff | Apr 10, 2015
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State Historical Society board seeks nominations

The State Historical Society of Iowa board of trustees has issued a call for nominations for a member to serve on its 11-person board. The organization is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural …
By BPC Staff | Mar 3, 2015
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Afternoon Business Headlines

Russia slashing vodka prices as its economy reels

CNNMoney: The Russian economy is in a tailspin, but hey, its vodka is about to get cheaper! The state agency that regulates the alcohol market said this month that it will …
By BPC Staff | Dec 31, 2014
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Registration open for Women Mean Business Summit

The Central Iowa chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will hold its sixth annual Women Mean Business Summit on Feb. 27. The summit’s purpose is to help attendees learn how other businesswomen …
By BPC Staff | Jan 13, 2014