Archive for February 2018
Dates announced for 2018 LEAP series
The Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced dates for its 2018 Leadership Education and Advancement Pipeline (LEAP) series. LEAP is a women’s leadership development program designed for individuals in Central Iowa interested in …
Read MoreIowa Valley Habitat’s Women Build to honor Katie Lammers
Corridor Business Journal: Katie Lammers has been selected as the honoree for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 10th Women Build home. Lammers has been in the remodeling business for 35 years, operating Lammers Construction Services with her …
Read MoreFeb. 21: Around the Town Social
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for the February Around the Town Social sponsored by business member Sara Hunt, owner of Priority Health Inc. Stop by Mickey’s Irish Pub in Clive to …
March 1: WLN Connections — Thursday morning group spring session
Host: Women’s Leadership Network
About: Connections is a place where women come together to discuss principles and strategies for successful leadership based on a best-selling book. The group also provides opportunities to support and encourage …
March 2: First Friday
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …
Lift IOWA – In Case You Missed It: 2-19-18
IOWA
Waterloo has lost one of its most generous residents. Pauline Barrett, whose numerous large financial donations helped a wide array of foundations, causes and programs throughout the Cedar Valley, died at home Friday at …
SPEAK UP: Tips for women over 50 who want a career change
If you’re a woman over 50 who for decades played by the career book rules, dutifully following a traditional course of college study and related industry jobs, pursuing promotions, raises and titles and still feel …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 2-19-18
Merri-Beth Hollinger (pictured)
MBT Bank
Hired as senior vice president and chief operating officer
Forest City
Nancy Kasparek
U.S. Bank
Promoted to division manager, Community Banking Central Division
Cedar Rapids / Iowa City
Ruby Welcher
Pecaut & …
ABI-supported bills clear legislative hurdle
Today is a funnel day at the Iowa Legislature, which means a bill has to pass a committee by the end of the day or it’s dead unless the leadership brings it back. (There are …
Read MoreGrain prices and farmland prices rise; soybean acres to eclipse corn for first time
This news will catch some attention in Iowa, the nation’s top corn producer, where low grain prices have been a drag on manufacturing and other parts of the economy for years.
The U.S. Department of …