Nearly $86 million has been awarded to four companies to support job creation and expansion projects in the state, the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Friday.

Amway Boosts Business with XS Energy Acquisition

by mbeeman@directsellingnews.com • January 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

If Amway’s history of building successful brands is any indication, the energy drink segment just got a bit more interesting.

Ohio police chief with outsize Facebook following resigns

by Successful IBO • January 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

A small-town Ohio police chief who drew an outsize following with his blunt, frequently humorous Facebook commentary is resigning days after being suspended.

Sanders promises to defend Social Security

by Successful IBO • January 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

The senator representing Democrats on the Budget Committee is vowing to fight efforts by Republicans to prevent money dedicated to paying retirement benefits from being shifted to the disabled.

'Wild' author Strayed wows overflow Oregon State crowd

by Successful IBO • January 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

Nearly 2,000 people thronged an Oregon college auditorium for an appearance by the author of “Wild,” hours after a movie based on the best-selling memoir about a thousand-mile hike earned two Oscar nominations.

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Official: 'Real' cuts needed after shortfall pegged at $289M

by Successful IBO • January 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget director said there will be “real” cuts to government services after economists agreed Friday that revenue is $289 million short of projections in the current state budget and $527 million below what was expected in the next fiscal year.