Archive for November 2017
Report: Women in business are more confident than ever
The United States’ history of teaching women to be passive, kind and polite — “but never assertive” — has conditioned them to accept less than men in business, particularly in regard to salary and promotions. …
Read MoreNov. 27-28: Women in Ag Leadership Conference
Host: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Program
About: The conference is designed for women who wish to be active leaders within their farm families, create an agribusiness career path, or influence …
Dec. 7: NAWBO Iowa Holiday Party
Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: Come celebrate the holidays with fellow NAWBO Iowa members. Relax with others and celebrate the success of 2017. The event is free to attend; however, RSVPs are required.
When: 4-6 p.m.…
Dec. 19: Women’s Leadership Network Holiday Breakfast
Host: Women’s Leadership Network Dubuque
About: Join WLN – Dubuque for a morning of networking and celebrating as a part of the organization’s holiday breakfast.
When: 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St., …
Lift IOWA – In Case You Missed It: 11-20-17
IOWA
Managing Editor Perry Beeman sat down with Jennifer Terry, who recently took over as executive director for the Iowa Environmental Council, to discuss her plans for the organization.Des Moines Business Record (Insider content)
A top …
Read MoreSPEAK UP: Training programs and reporting systems won’t end sexual harassment — promoting more women will
We already know how to reduce sexual harassment at work, and the answer is actually pretty simple: Hire and promote more women. Research suggests that this solution addresses two root causes of harassment: male-dominated management …
Read MoreSPEAK UP: Fundraising in a sexist world, from four women who’ve done it
The sexism and funding gap facing women entrepreneurs is well-documented. Women receive a paltry 3 percent of all venture-capital funding, and the numbers are getting worse. Investors are doling out their money to VC firms …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 11-20-17
Waldorf University
Joined as director of alumni relations and gift officer
Forest City
Dorothy Pisarski
Iowa International Center
Appointed to the board of directors
Des Moines
Laura Plumb
Lessing-Flynn
Promoted to account …
Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery expanding, increasing production
Cedar Rapids Gazette: An expansion of Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery will double its whiskey production, which also could be a sign of things to come for the Swisher-based company. The spirits maker will spend about …
Read MoreStelter Co.’s owners recognized for philanthropy
The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has named Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter as the 2017 Outstanding Individual Philanthropists. Stelter and Fisher, owners of the Stelter Co. in Urbandale, regularly contribute …
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