Archive for May 2015
Registration open for inaugural IWLC Dubuque conference
Women and men interested in attending the 2015 Iowa Women Lead Change Dubuque Conference can now register for the event, which will take place Oct. 8 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque. The event …
Read MoreIWLC to host gender intelligence workshop on June 16
Iowa Women Lead Change invites women and men in Iowa to participate in a workshop focused on “Creating an Effective Workplace Through Gender Intelligence.” The event will take place on June 16 from 8:30 a.m. …
Read MoreAuthor, first woman to run Boston Marathon to attend Des Moines Marathon
The first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon plans to attend the IMT Des Moines Marathon this fall, according to a Facebook post. Kathrine Switzer, who continues to run marathons at age 68, wrote …
Read MoreFormer Dell exec seeks to boost female entrepreneurs with latest venture
BizWomen.com: Dell Inc.’s former entrepreneur-in-residence has launched a company that offers software designed to provide female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to start a business. Two weeks ago, Ingrid Vanderveldt launched her Empowering a …
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New GOP business alliance calls for immigration reform
A coalition of Republican leaders has formed the Iowa Alliance for Growth to push for immigration reform, encouraging presidential candidates to debate the issue.
The group notes that many parts of the country, including …
Read MoreRural Mainstreet Index up; farms show signs of trouble
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index for May rose slightly from April’s weak reading, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region dependent on agriculture or energy.
The overall index, based …
Read MoreAir emission fees due July 1
Here’s an update for you manufacturers subject to Title V requirements under the federal Clean Air Act and related state regulations. The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission kept the Title V air emissions fee at $56 …
Read MoreDes Moines scores at EntreFest
The Des Moines area scored well at EntreFest in Iowa City, but a Cedar Falls startup took the big prize, The Des Moines Register reported. Three of six winners of the statewide Dream Big, Grow Here came …
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