Archive for January 2019
NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com
Sammons delay; Ankeny jobs
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board granted tax incentives to two Ankeny projects that could generate 500 jobs, but …
Newsmaker Q&A: Sarah Lohmeier
Sarah Lohmeier’s path to serving as president of the board of the nonprofit Iowa Environmental Council passed through a childhood in Ames and a nursing major at the University of Iowa.
Lohmeier is quite fond …
The Elbert Files: Tell-all Trump books
“Unhinged” by Omarosa Manigault Newman is in many ways the most interesting Trump insider book of 2018.
She dates the unwinding of Donald Trump’s presidency to his third month in office, when, she wrote, “His …
A Closer Look: Jack Taddeo
When Jack Taddeo’s daughter went off to college, the whole family made the move to Cedar Falls-Waterloo. Taddeo had worked for years in Chicago for various radio stations and as an independent consultant. A friend …
Read MoreIowa Women Lead Change aims for farther reach
Iowa Women Lead Change begins 2019 with a growing vision – as a result, its name will change to Women Lead Change.
The growth as an organization to move beyond the state’s borders came about …
Linn County rings in year with fewer supervisors
The wrath of Linn County voters who voted in 2016 to eliminate two $100,000-plus supervisor positions will come into play this year for the first time, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. An election in November sent …
Read MoreSTEM Council reports nearly $3 million in funding over last fiscal year
Nearly $3 million was invested in Iowa STEM Council projects in 2017-2018, the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced at the end of December. Support over the year included a $200,000 Department of Labor ApprenticeshipUSA grant …
Read MoreUnited Way seeks nominations for Live United Awards
United Way of Central Iowa is accepting nominations for its annual Live United Awards, recognizing organizations or individuals who give, advocate and volunteer to further the community’s Goals for 2020 in education, income and health. …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Mississippi governor loses Outback Bowl bet with Gov. Reynolds
The folks who are served by the Stewpot Community Services in Mississippi will dine on Simmons Farm Raised Catfish from Yazoo City after Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant lost a friendly Outback Bowl bet with fellow …
Read MoreLift IOWA seeks new guest contributors for ’19
Do you have advice or experience to share with aspiring female leaders? Do you have valuable insight applicable to women’s leadership or business ownership? Do you simply have a unique story or perspective our readers …
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