Archive for December 2015
Drone research links Rockwell Collins and UI
Researchers at the University of Iowa and Rockwell Collins Inc. are working together to create software to help small drones autonomously fly themselves to safety should an operator lose control. If an operator loses control …
Read MoreEvent Dec. 15: Iowa Utilities Board holds stakeholders meeting
The Iowa Utilities Board plans a public meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 15 at its hearing room, 1375 E. Court Ave., to discuss agency issues, dockets and board functions. The board considers a range …
Read MoreDowntown Hy-Vee developers want to shave costs, propose design changes
Original artist rendering of Hy-Vee Market Grille Cafe with canopy.
Revised artist rendering of Hy-Vee Market Grille Cafe without canopy.
Developers of a Hy-Vee Inc. food store and 82-unit apartment development at Fourth Street and…Read More
On The Rise: 12-14-15
Lauren Burgeson
Promoted to vice president at Iowa State Bank.
Des Moines
Cris Aguilar
Hired as branch manager at Iowa State Bank.
Des Moines
Jody Hamilton
Named executive director of Central Gardens…Read More
SPEAK UP: Gates Foundation ups ante on paid parental leave — a lot
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is making sure its internal human resources practices are in line with what it advocates externally. Beginning next year, new moms and dads who have a baby or…Read More
SPEAK UP: A CEO’s guide to gender equality
Progressive executives know that gender equality is not only the right thing to do but also the smart thing. That’s why more CEOs, heads of state and university leaders are committing themselves to gender-equality…Read More
SBA increases lending to women
The Huffington Post: Attention, women business owners: The government wants to give you money. In fact, its funding for female entrepreneurs made big gains this year. U.S. Small Business Administration loans for women were…Read More
Map: Closing the economic gender gap
BizWomen.com: The World Economic Forum, which is focused on climate change recently, issued a report ranking countries that are closing the gender wage and economic opportunity gap. Not surprisingly, three northern European countries –…Read More
Iowa business featured in NAWBO national small business spotlight
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Stephanie Kennon turned an old building at 202 Main St. in Fairbank, Iowa, which served as a filling station through much of its long life, into a salon and spa. In…Read More
Women of Worth to hold December networking luncheon
Women of Worth will hold a monthly networking event Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1701 Campus Drive in Clive. The event will include a holiday gift exchange between attendees.…Read More