Archive for October 2016
First Market District housing project approved for city incentives
The Des Moines City Council has given initial approval to a tax incentive and loan package for the first residential project planned for the city’s Market District.
FIN Capital launches Angel Investing Boot Camp
FIN Capital, a women’s angel investor network recently…Read More
Guest Opinion: Strong women lift each other up
BY BRIANNE FITZGERALD | Communications and engagement officer, Volunteer Iowa
I was blown away when I read the July 25 Lift IOWA article in response to a recent survey asking women if they have witnessed “queen bee” behavior, or…Read More
I was blown away when I read the July 25 Lift IOWA article in response to a recent survey asking women if they have witnessed “queen bee” behavior, or…Read More
Study: Female entrepreneurs optimistic about 2017
How women are funding their business
A new survey of women who own small businesses reveals that more than half are using personal savings to fund their business. That’s one of the results of a new Balboa Capital survey released for…Read More
Oct. 18: Author, actress Margaret Kelly to speak at Women of Worth luncheon
Host: Women of Worth
About: The event, which includes two sessions for networking, will include lunch and a presentation by Margaret Kelly, author of the new memoir, “Tinker Bell Talks! Tales of a Pixie Dusted…Read More
Nov. 3: Ask For It – Using Negotiations to Get What You Want
Hosts: CREW Iowa, Iowa Women in in Architecture, Polk County Women Attorneys and Nexus Executive Women’s Alliance
About: This afternoon-long workshop will focus on improving negotiation skills and will feature presenter Brooke Benschoter, strategist for…Read More
SPEAK UP: Company-run mentorship programs that actually work
Mentorship is widely touted as a means of supporting professional women, but a good mentorship program is hard to come by, according to Fast Company. A company’s mentorship program is highly correlated with women’s…Read More
On The Rise: 10-10-16
Rachel Zeleny
Promoted to chief credit officer at Pioneer Bank.
Sioux City
Amy Macfarlane
Appointed to serve on the Sioux City Historical Preservation Commission. Macfarlane is business development director at Sterk Financial Services.…Read More
SPEAK UP: The first step to ending sexism in banking? Recognize it
The banking industry is a bastion of privilege, writes Ghela Boskovich for American Banker. It is an industry blasted more than others for catering to the haves more than the have-nots. However, there is a…Read More