Archive for July 2019
Gender pay gap even wider for women with Bachelor’s degrees
While most research shows women make 83 cents to a man’s dollar, a new study confirms that gap is even wider among women with a Bachelor’s degree.
According to a recent analysis by the U.S. …
Read MoreGuest opinion: The power of a pause
By Cindy Hughes-Anliker | Associate director, general management, UnitedHealthcare
When I started my career 20 years ago as a television producer at WWAY-TV in Wilmington, N.C., I quickly learned how to navigate a fast-paced environment …
Guest opinion: The perfectionist
By Ellen Willadsen | Chief financial officer, Holmes Murphy & Associates
Experts have speculated that one of the items holding women back from rising in their career is a tendency toward perfection. I’m sure both …
Read MoreGov. Reynolds proclaims July Iowa Women’s Suffrage Month
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds last week signed a proclamation officially declaring July 2019 “Iowa Women’s Suffrage Month.” The announcement was made at the Iowa Federation of Republican Women’s Suffrage Centennial Gala. and commemorates the state’s …
Read MoreMount Mercy announces new nursing dean
Corridor Business Journal: Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids has named Chandice Covington dean of the Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health’s new leadership team. Covington, who will lead the nursing and health team, is …
Read MoreCBJ invites Fall Leadership Academy applications
Corridor Business Journal: The CBJ is now accepting applications for its Fall 2019 Leadership Academy. This rigorous five-session Leadership Academy focuses on practical leadership, coaching and management skills in a professional business environment, giving promising …
Read MoreJuly 16: Chrysalis After-School Reunion & Scholars Reception
Host: Chrysalis Foundation
About: Please join Chrysalis to celebrate the foundation’s 30th anniversary and honor the Chrysalis After-School program and its legacy in the lives of the girls and women who have been a part …
July 17: Around Town Social
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for a night of connecting with like-minded, positive women in business. This event is co-sponsored by business members Kelsey Russell and Danyal Erickson.
When: 5-7 p.m.…
July 26: Cocktails and Conversations
Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: This free event is open to all women business owners and those who support them. Have a glass of wine and unwind from the week with like-minded ladies.
When: 4-6 p.m.…
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 7-8-19
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The Des Moines Arts Festival’s annual awards included Iowa State University graduate Anna Segner for the Leysens Family Best of Emerging Artist. Mixed media artist Amanda Outcalt of Norfolk, Va., won Best of Show …
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