Archive for June 2019
Guest opinion: The cost of waiting
By Kathleen Riessen | Speaker, facilitator and business adviser
I’ll never forget the moment right before we found out Josh and I were pregnant. Our goal was to be parents. We were trying to have a …
WLC hires new Quad Cities program coordinator
Women Lead Change recently hired Emilyne Slagle to serve as the organization’s new program coordinator for the Quad Cities area. Slagle’s role will be to cultivate relationships in order to grow the annual Quad Cities …
Read MoreDress for Success Quad Cities to hold ‘Staying Afloat Community Clothing Drive’
Quad-City Times: After losing its permanent location in downtown Davenport, Dress for Success Quad Cities will hold a “Staying Afloat Community Clothing Drive” to help recover lost inventory due to recent flooding. Beginning June 14, the …
Read MoreCBJ invites C-Suite Awards nominations
The Corridor Business Journal is seeking nominations for its annual C-Suite Awards, which honor C-level executives who have made an outstanding contribution to their company’s performance and leadership. Honorees will be recognized at a Sept. …
Read MoreJune 18: WOW on the Road – Michele Cheek Realty Professionals
Host: Women of Worth
About: Women of Worth is taking its monthly networking luncheon on the road to visit a selection of Des Moines’ women-owned small businesses. This month, the group will meet at The …
June 18: Topical Tuesday: Access to Capital
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Access to capital can be a challenge for small business owners. Without adequate funding, businesses cannot grow and thrive. During this Topical Tuesday, we will explore various forms …
June 19: Around Town Social
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: You’ve heard that you really need to “grow your list” and that email is one of the best ways to reach your community — but what does that even mean? …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 6-10-19
IOWA
Lisa Bluder, the illustrious head coach of the University of Iowa women’s basketball team, starts every practice by gathering her team in a circle at center court. Assistant coaches, support staff and players all …
On The Rise: 6-10-19
Sarah Clough
Stamats
Joined as vice president, business development
Cedar Rapids
Carrie Wagner
United Iowa Financial
Joined as chief development officer/founder
Iowa City
Jeni Lewis
On With Life
Promoted to administrator, long-term skilled care
Ankeny…
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: How ethanol and the Cownie family fur history could hamper presidential support
As New York Mayor Bill de Blasio seeks the Democration nomination as a presidential candidate in 2020, he might not have recognized the impact that his ethanol and fur industry positions have on a potential …
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