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REG, IRFA praise federal biodiesel tax credit extension

Renewable Energy Group Inc., the Ames-based biofuels producer, today praised the federal biodiesel tax credit extension. On Friday, President Donald Trump signed legislation that included a retroactive reinstatement and extension of the $1 per gallon Biodiesel …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 23, 2019
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FGL to expand downtown office space

Des Moines-based Fidelity & Guaranty Life Co. plans a move late next year to 801 Grand. The life and annuity insurer, which currently employs about 200 people in Two Ruan Center, plans to add at …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 23, 2019
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Index: Global gender parity still a century away

Last week, the World Economic Forum released its Global Gender Gap report for 2020, and there’s not much good news in it. But perhaps the grimmest outlook in its data? None of us will see …
By MEGAN VERHELST | Dec 23, 2019
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Guest opinion: Rising from the ashes of career adversity

By Cindy Hughes-Anliker | Associate director, general management for UnitedHealthcare

Like many professionals, I’ve been burned a few times in my career. The last five years in particular have been a test of my guts, self-worth and …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2019
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Jan. 3: January Coffee Connection

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for the first Coffee Connection of the new year, sponsored by Business Member Celeste Watson, a life and relationship coach who helps women identify the false …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2019
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Jan. 23-25: Blueprint for Winning Academy

Host: 50-50 in 2020
About: Join 50-50 in 2020 for a three-day training for female candidates and female campaign managers. The academy covers topics ranging from fundraising to public speaking, communication strategy, campaign ethics and …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2019
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Feb. 14: 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration Kickoff

Host: Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
About: The kickoff event of the 19th Amendment centennial will be held at Iowa State University’s Memorial Union. The celebration begins with check-in, brunch and campanile …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2019
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Lift IOWA – Women In The News: 12-23-19

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The Black Hawk Child Care Coalition, EPI’s Child Care Resource and Referral of Northeast Iowa, and Levi Architecture recently announced an innovative effort to create a nonprofit child care center for more than 270 children ages …
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2019
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NewLink Genetics shares shoot higher after FDA Ebola vaccine approval

Streetwise Reports: Shares of NewLink Genetics got a boost today after the firm reported that the FDA approved its Ervebo V920 vaccine used in the treatment of Zaire Ebola virus. The Ames-based company’s shares set a …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2019
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Food Bank of Iowa receives $150,000 grant from Tyson Foods

Food Bank of Iowa announced it has received a $150,000 grant from Tyson Foods. The money was used to support a transportation and equipment package, including a new refrigerated truck that will allow the organization …
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2019