Archive for August 2016
TMG CEO: Share your story to inspire global advancement of more women
Shazia Manus, CEO of payments processor TMG, recently had an opportunity to moderate a panel discussion on gender equality in the global credit union movement at the Global Women’s Leadership Network in Belfast, Northern Ireland.…Read More
Aug. 16: Women of Worth August luncheon – Lessons from the “Harp”
Host: Women of Worth
About: The event, which includes two sessions for networking, will include lunch and a presentation by harpist Kristin Maahs, who will speak about mentors and the roles each played in her…Read More
On The Rise: 8-8-16
Kristen Walker
Promoted to director of accounts at Happy Medium LLC.
Des Moines
Mary Carlson
Joined Open Door Hospitality as regional director of operations.
Waterloo
Mallory Paeper
Promoted to branch manager at Veridian…Read More
U.S. women will rule in Rio (and you can thank Title IX)
American women were not exactly a powerhouse at the 1972 Summer Olympics. But something else happened that year. The U.S. Congress passed Title IX, which is credited with revolutionizing women’s sports.
The Olympics offer one measure of…Read More
Guest Opinion: Strength sometimes is not physical
BY TERRY HERNANDEZ | Executive director, Chrysalis Foundatfion
A few years ago, Chrysalis celebrated its 25th anniversary by unveiling a new tagline: Smart girls, strong women, successful communities, 100 percent give back. There are…Read More
A few years ago, Chrysalis celebrated its 25th anniversary by unveiling a new tagline: Smart girls, strong women, successful communities, 100 percent give back. There are…Read More
On The Rise: 8-8-16
Kristen Walker
Promoted to director of accounts at Happy Medium LLC.
Des Moines
Mary Carlson
Joined Open Door Hospitality as regional director of operations.
Waterloo
Mallory Paeper
Promoted to branch manager at Veridian…Read More
On The Move: Week of Aug. 1
Eric Sahrmann
Applied Art & Technology
Hired as creative director
esahrmann@appliedart.com
Nationwide to debut new ad campaign during Olympics
Nationwide will launch a new advertising campaign tonight during NBC’s broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics, featuring Grammy Award-winning superstar Brad Paisley and multiplatinum pop artist Rachel Platten, best known for her …
Read MoreConnolly wins regional government award
The National Association of Regional Councils has given Polk County Supervisor Angela Connolly its Tom Bradley Leadership Award. The association noted Connolly’s regional leadership, including her work on the Tomorrow Plan, Capital Crossroads and DART …
Read MoreJefferson casino releases report card on first year of operations
Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson has been open for a little more than a year now after obtaining what might have been the last casino license issued by the state of Iowa, and its …
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