Archive for June 2018
2018 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame inductees announced
Four women will be inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame later this summer, the Iowa Department of Human Rights and the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women announced last week.
The 2018 …
Guest Opinion: Great relationships are designed, not destined
By Sarah Noll Wilson | Leadership coach
Much of our success depends on the quality of our relationships (unless you live off the land in the woods by yourself, which isn’t you if you are reading this). …
Small business optimism soaring, especially among women
Small business optimism is on the rise — particularly among women and especially in the Midwest, according to the recently released MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index.
The Corridor Business Journal recently reported the index rose to …
Read MoreKZIA’s new CEO shares joys of life in broadcast
Corridor Business Journal: After two initial applications for her first radio job wound up in the trash, Julie Hein came back a third time and landed the gig. When she had almost decided she was a bust …
Read MoreMore women are making the choice to become franchisees
Entrepreneur.com: While the franchise industry continues enjoying steady economic growth year over year, female franchise ownership is in the midst of an economic boom. That’s according to a recent report from the International Franchise Association …
Read MoreJuly 9: Create a Powerful First Impression
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Christina Davis of Outside-In Consulting will lead members through an engaging workshop on how to create a powerful first impression that helps create friendship and cultivate business.
When: 5-7 p.m.…
July 6: July Coffee Connection
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for the group’s July Coffee Connection. This event is come-and-go as you please and informal in nature. Stop by to meet women in a wide variety …
July 17: Path to Success with Lisa Schaefer
Host: Women’s Leadership Network – Dubuque
About: This evening event, open to WLN members and non-members, features life coach and professional Lisa Schaefer, owner of a coaching and consulting business with a focus on professional …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 6-18-18
IOWA
Discerning Eye in downtown Iowa City, owned by Joni Schrup, was featured in last month’s INVISION magazine for earning honorable mention as one of “America’s Finest Optical Retailers.” INVISION
In the latest edition of the …
Read MoreSPEAK UP: There are plenty of men that mentor and champion women. Here’s what you can learn from them.
It feels like every day we see another story of a man falling from grace thanks to inappropriate behavior toward women in his past. Many emotions surround this topic, writes Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of …
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