Archive for August 2019
Aug. 21: Around Town Social
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for this month’s Around Town Social, hosted by Jennifer Bramble of Club B-FIT. Drinks and light bites will be provided.
When: 5-7 p.m .
Where: Club …
Sept. 20: Chrysalis Inspired
Host: Chrysalis Foundation
About: The Chrysalis Inspired Event is held annually, attracting more than 500 attendees to hear from inspirational speakers while raising funds for programs that empower girls and women in our communities. This …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 8-12-19
IOWA
Carrie Pontzius of Cedar Falls, vice president of programs at Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, was awarded the organization’s national “Rising Star” Award at Junior Achievement USA’s National Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs, Colo. Waterloo-Cedar …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 8-12-19
Terri Mork Speirs (pictured)
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
Promoted to director of community relations
Des Moines
Laurie Betts Sloterdyk
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
Promoted to director of development
Des Moines
Angie McGargill
Conterra Ag …
Aug. 22: VetsinTech Des Moines Launch
Host: VetsinTech Des Moines Chapter
About: We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new VetsinTech chapter here in Des Moines. VetsInTech’s goal is to bring together veterans, active-duty military, reserves and supporters of …
Owner of Charles City drug company sold
Radio Iowa: One of the nation’s leading drug molecule companies with a facility in northeast Iowa is being bought by an international investment firm. Cambrex Corp. announced Wednesday it has signed an agreement worth $2.4 billion …
Read MoreVolunteers sought for Children’s Advisory Committee
Central Iowa Community Services (CICS) is seeking volunteers to join its Children’s Advisory Committee. With the passage of House File 690 creating a Children’s Behavioral Health System, the Mental Health and Disability Service regions in Iowa …
Read MoreQuester wins Disability:IN Pitch Tank Competition in Chicago
Quester, a Des Moines-based consumer intelligence firm, was awarded first place and $7,500 in the Pitch Tank Competition at the Disability:IN conference held in Chicago, Quester announced this week. Quester’s newest Alexa integration prompts a …
Read MoreEMC sets date for shareholder meeting to take company private
EMC Insurance Group Inc., which has been a publicly traded company since 1982, announced Thursday it will hold a special shareholders’ meeting on Sept. 18 at its Des Moines headquarters at which its minority shareholders will vote …
Read MoreVideo and pictures from Thursday’s Women of Influence event
The Business Record honored the 2019 Women of Influence Thursday night at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott. We also honored Li Zhao Mandelbaum as our 2019 UNI Woman Business Owner of the Year and Deidre DeJear as …
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