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Wells Fargo donating to Habitat for Humanity

Wells Fargo is donating $100,000 to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and on Tuesday team members are building the walls of a Habitat house to celebrate the 100th Habitat house supported by the financial …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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China fires back with tariffs; here’s what it means

Here’s a quick roundup to get you caught up on the news that China has decided to strike back at the U.S. and impose higher tariffs on U.S. goods.

China to impose tariffs on U.S. …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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Study: 4 in 10 male MBAs believe workplace parity achieved

A recent study by Forté reveals that only 6 in 10 male MBAs agree that gender equality has not been achieved. That means 40 percent think that all work is done when it comes to …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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Guest opinion: A new world in front of me

By Elena Hildebrandt | Student, Drake University 

I am gripped by equal parts of anticipation and paralyzing fear. As one of more than 2 million students expected to earn their first degree in less than two …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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Guest opinion: How to better integrate women on your board

By Kate Banasiak | Past president, Lead Like a Lady 

Boards are putting more and more of a focus on how they can better diversify themselves, which often involves engaging more women, but starting this process without …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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May 28: Topical Tuesday – Small Business Banking

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Small business banking can entail more than meets the eye. Join in this Topical Tuesday to make strides in understanding how to achieve the financial goals of your …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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June 11: East Village Sip & Stroll

Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: Join others for an afternoon stroll through the East Village to visit the shops of some hardworking women business owners. Light refreshments will be provided. The cost is $20. 
When: 4-6 …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 5-13-19

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The Tama County Economic Development Commission has named Katherine Ollendieck as its new economic development director. She began her new position April 9. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier 

At least a couple of times a month, Jodie …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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On The Rise: 5-13-19

Mara Frerichs (pictured)
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Promoted to human resources and financial officer
Buffalo Center

Brianne Fitzgerald 
Alzheimer’s Association
Hired as program director
West Des Moines

Kayla Kovarna
Des Moines Airport Authority
Hired …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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AMA Iowa NOVA Award winners announced


The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Iowa) announced the winners of the 14th annual NOVA Awards on Thursday. Top award recipients in each NOVA category include:

Advertising – ZLR Ignition, Wellmark-Medicare Campaign…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 10, 2019