Archive for May 2020
USA Science & Engineering Festival offers free livestream events for kids
The USA Science & Engineering Festival is offering a free virtual science, technology, education and math (STEM) experience for students. The X-STEM All Access events will be livestreamed daily on May 13-15 and May 18-19 from noon …
Read MoreIowa Insurance Division adopts new ‘best interest’ rule for annuity producers
Iowa insurance companies and sales agents will have new regulations to follow beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, that will require annuity producers to act in the best interests of customers who are purchasing annuities.
The …
Athene reports $1.1 billion net loss, emphasizes strong capital position
Athene Holding Ltd. on Friday reported a $1.1 billion net loss for the first quarter, driven by the decline in the value of its reinsurance assets due to COVID-19 pandemic mark-to-market volatility. Adjusted operating loss available to …
Read MoreElder Corp. buys 1,000 Tursi’s Latin King dinners for community on Tuesday
The Elder Corp., an excavating and earth-moving contractor based in east Des Moines, bought 1,000 pasta dinners from Tursi’s Latin King to be given to the community for free on May 12, to recognize Elder’s …
Read MorePre-deployment virtual meetings set for employers of Guard, Reserve members
In preparation for upcoming military deployments that are scheduled for members of the Iowa National Guard and Reserve, the Iowa Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve will host several virtual Employer Center of Influence …
Read MoreEmployers must help women working ‘double shift’: Lean In
Before the coronavirus pandemic, many women were already pulling double duty — doing their jobs, then returning home to take on a majority of child care and domestic work. Fast-forward to today, and women still …
Read MoreDeveloping resilience in the pandemic: Six ideas for leaders
By Suzanna de Baca | President and group publisher, Business Publications Corp.
A top local CEO recently told me, “I’m learning how to lead through a crisis, and it’s tough. I’m not sure how to be strong when …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Start saving now
By Kate Banasiak | President and CEO, Diversified Management Services
Twelve weeks ago I was lucky enough to have an acquaintance from a board I’m on approach me and give me some advice that stopped me in my tracks, …
May 14: Power Breakfast: How we’re all going to get through this pandemic
We will get through this. How? We’re all still figuring it out. Come hear ideas from some of Greater Des Moines’ top leaders about how the community is adapting amid challenges related to the coronavirus. …
Read MoreMay 14: Women Connect
Women Lead Change is hosting a virtual Women Connect workshop featuring Anne Grady on harnessing the power of emotional intelligence. The workshop is open to anyone in Iowa.
Where: Zoom meeting, 8 a.m.
Learn more…