Archive for August 2018
Guest opinion: Creating margin in your life
I am a hyper-efficient, Type-A, competitive achiever. As a working mom, I often feel stretched in many directions when I try to be the best possible employee, co-worker,…Read More
Guest opinion: Providing feedback to encourage the heart
By Ginny Wilson-Peters | President and owner, Integrity Integrated
Encourage the heart by giving people positive feedback. Great leaders take the time and commitment to encourage the heart of people, and yet many people and leaders struggle …
LEAP series to conclude with ‘The Power of Her’ summit
Registration is open for “The Power of Her” summit, an inaugural event that will bring to a close the 2018 series of the Leadership Education and Advancement Pipeline (LEAP) women’s leadership development program.
The summit, hosted …
Read MoreJenna Hager Bush, Molly Bloom to keynote 2019 IWLC conferences
Iowa Women Lead Change recently announced Jenna Hager Bush and Molly Bloom will be keynote speakers at the organization’s Siouxland and Quad Cities leadership conferences, respectively. Hager, a former first daughter, is an author, a …
Read MoreHobson named U.S. Bank market president in Iowa City
Corridor Business Journal: U.S. Bank last week promoted Patricia Hobson to the position of market president in Iowa City. Hobson will be responsible for oversight of U.S. Bank operations in the Iowa City area, including Coralville …
Read MoreSept. 7: First Friday
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
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 have …
Sept. 12: 16th Annual Women’s Leadership Network Conference
Host: Women’s Leadership Network – Dubuque
About: This year’s conference features Marilyn Sherman. The cost to attend is $95 for members and $125 for nonmembers.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Hotel Julien, 200 …
Sept. 12: Business Bootcamp – A Digital Experience
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: New to business? Looking for additional support in areas?Join this eight-week business boot camp, led by experts in a variety of industries that will help you answer questions related to …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 8-20-18
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Linn-Mar graduate Brittany Hannah, who ran Bistro On the River in downtown Cedar Rapids, says she has been hoping to relocate her business to Marion for some time. Recently, she did.Corridor Business Journal
They …
Read MoreFour side hustles that pack a career punch
Many of us have held a second job at some point in our careers, writes Elissa Sangster of Forte Foundation. While you may think that working a side hustle signals you’re having a hard time …
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