Archive for July 2018
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: How innovation helped save Detroit
Having lived through the Great Recession 10 years ago in Des Moines, it feels like the following sentence from a CNN story could substitute “Detroit” for “Des Moines.” CNN Money writes: “Just five years after Detroit was …
Read MoreProbioFerm ready for second expansion in three years
Urbandale-based ProbioFerm LLC, a contract manufacturer of probiotics, is seeking an estimated $250,000 in development incentives to build a 9,000-square-foot, manufacturing and warehouse facility at 10301 Justin Drive.
The project would add three jobs to …
Guest Opinion: Conducting your ‘midyear life review’
By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development Inc.
Have you ever walked into your annual performance review at work and been completely surprised by the feedback shared with you?
Hopefully, no – but quite possibly, yes. Ideally, …
Read MoreGuest Opinion: Assume the best intentions
By Brianne Fitzgerald | Communication and engagement officer, Volunteer Iowa
I would consider my grandmother to be very wise. She was a smart woman who owned her own nationally recognized business and was well-respected in her community. I …
Iowa ranked near the bottom for starting a business
The finance website WalletHub ranks Iowa 39th among the states in its 2018’s Best & Worst States to Start a Business, the Corridor Business Journal reported.
The study evaluated states in three categories: business environment, access to resources …
Read MoreEarly registration open for IWLC Central Iowa Conference
Early registration is now open for Iowa Women Lead Change’s Central Iowa Conference. This year’s conference will be a two-day event held Nov. 6-7 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. …
Read MoreSubmissions sought for #ThePowerOfGirl initiative
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union is seeking submissions from the public in an effort to share the stories of high school female athletes from throughout the state. In the vein of #ShareHerStory, the …
Read MoreJuly 20: Karaoke Night Pop-up Event
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Sponsors Misty Palek and Stephanie Majeran will host this event to shake things up from the traditional networking event, giving business and community members alike a chance to connect with …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 7-16-18
The CBJ is seeking nominations for its 2018 Forty Under 40 class. These annual awards recognize 40 leaders under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in their businesses and communities …
Read MoreWhat you can learn from nontraditional mentors
We don’t have an algorithm for chemistry, and we can’t manufacture lifelong opportunities. Mentoring is similar. It’s an organic process — and a creative one. Some of the most meaningful mentors do not not come …
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