Archive for May 2020
Child care closures could prove catastrophic for women’s careers
The new coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of U.S. businesses to close, leaving owners with uncertainty and fear over whether they’ll recover — or even reopen — once the virus has run its course.
One …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Resilience and empathy
By Tiffany O’Donnell | CEO, Women Lead Change
Like so many of you, our household is obsessed with the ESPN documentary, “The Last Dance.” We knew those guys were good … but, wow. So good.
It seems …
Read MoreJune 12: LEAP – “Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace”
Join the Des Moines Downtown Chamber for this virtual edition of LEAP. This month’s event will feature Daniel Hoffman-Zinnel, CEO of Proteus, Inc., who has more than 10 years of nonprofit experience working with migrant …
Read MoreLift IOWA – Women In The News: 5-18-20
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Claudia Gabriela Rivera, assistant director for diversity, inclusion, and student success in the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business Undergraduate Program Office, is the recipient of the 2020 Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Student Advocacy.…
Read MoreGuest opinion: ISU class makes history with gender equity
By Jacquelyn Rees Ulmer | Associate dean and professor, Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University
Back in August, I walked the halls of the Gerdin Business Building. I had many reasons to smile. The beautiful …
Kemin wins exclusive approval for immune-support product sales in Europe
Kemin Industries announced that the European Food Safety Authority has positively assessed the safety of an immune-support ingredient that it manufactures. The positive opinion will allow Kemin to be granted a five-year exclusivity on sales of that …
Read MoreIowans can participate in Graduate Together national broadcast on Saturday
The Iowa Department of Education today announced its participation in a nationwide prime-time graduation special honoring the class of 2020. The event, “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020,” will air at …
Read MoreStrategic America wins international awards for four local marketing campaigns
West Des Moines-based marketing firm Strategic America was recently recognized with four Hermes Creative Awards. The international competition draws thousands of entries from around the world each year in a variety of categories. Strategic America was recognized …
Read MoreGoodwill of Central Iowa announces store reopenings, some permanent closures
Goodwill of Central Iowa announced the reopening of 10 store locations and the permanent closure of four stores, as well as the closure of the South Des Moines Outlet and Career Connection Center. Beginning today, …
Read MoreIowa Credit Union Foundation awards $23,000 in scholarships
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation recently awarded scholarships to eight high school students and four post-high school students. The annual Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship program, which this year awarded a total of $23,000, is in memory …
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