Archive for March 2019
Central Campus restaurant management team advances to national competition
A five-student management team from Central Campus in Des Moines was crowned the state champion in the management portion of the 2019 Iowa ProStart Invitational hosted by the Iowa Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The team advances to …
Read MoreArts Festival announced visual artists
The Des Moines Arts Festival has announced the 180 visual artists who will be in the juried art fair June 28-30 in Western Gateway Park. The artists come from 33 states along with Vancouver, Ontario and British …
Read MoreWest Bank to expand Minnesota operations
West Bank plans to open loan production offices in the Minnesota communities of St. Cloud, Mankato and Owatonna with the goal of converting those offices to full-service branches, the West Des Moines-based operation said in …
Read MoreFidelity & Guaranty Life rebrands as simply F&G
Annuity and life insurance provider FGL Holdings today unveiled a comprehensive rebranding initiative aimed at raising its visibility in a crowded and complex financial marketplace.
In a rebranding campaign that underscores a new emphasis on simplicity, the …
Study: Working long, odd hours affects women more than men
As work schedules and expectations increasingly become more flexible, those long or odd hours may have a more negative impact on a woman’s health than a man’s, according to a new study.
A study of …
Read MoreGuest opinion: ‘Keeper of the Flame’
By Katie Beary | Heartland regional marketing manager, Gallagher Benefit Service Inc.
I grew up bonding with my girlfriends over a variety of favorite songs like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Wannabe.” Fast-forward to my adult …
CBJ announces 2019 Women of Influence
By Corridor Business Journal staff
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) announced its 15th annual Women of Influence last week.
The 10 honorees will be recognized at an April 4 awards banquet and profiled in the April 8 issue …
Read MoreFoundation scholarships available for nontraditional students
March 5: 2nd Annual Celebration of Women’s History
Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: NAWBO Iowa members are invited to this celebration of women’s history. As part of the celebration, the event will also call additional attention to current public policy. Registration is required but …
March 8: Fem Moms Connection
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Not able to make it to FemCity Des Moines’ regular Coffee Connection? Join members for an unofficial Coffee Connection. This is a perfect opportunity to connect and chat with other Des …