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University of Iowa, UnityPoint Health to hold analytics case competition

The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business is partnering with UnityPoint Health to host students from some of the top business analytics programs in the country at its fourth annual Business Analytics Case Competition on April …

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April 18: Multi-CultureALL Dinner Honoring Simon Estes

Host: CultureALL
About: The Multi-Cultural Dinner is the signature event of the series. It is hosted by five of our community’s most dynamic leaders: Marta Codina, Jane Garras, Renee Hardman, Loretta Sieman and Marcia Wanamaker. …

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GOP tries to close $50M Iowa budget gap

Cedar Rapids Gazette: For the first time in three years, state lawmakers are starting their budgeting process in a surplus position rather than having to cut agency spending in order to stem a flow of red …

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Build a future from skilled trades career day

Iowa Skilled Trades is hosting the Build My Future career day and industry showcase April 17 in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The event provides hands-on activities that allow for students and adults …

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Ames Seed Capital event to feature Entrepreneur Showcase, Startup Ames pitch contest

Ames Seed Capital will be hosting its annual event on April 23, featuring the Entrepreneur Showcase, the annual Ames Seed Capital Luncheon and Meeting, and a pitch competition hosted by Startup Ames. Top presenters in …

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Facebook set to present plans for another Altoona data center

Facebook Inc., operating as Project Sequelant, will present a site plan Tuesday to the Altoona Planning & Zoning Commission for a $250 million, 1 million-square-foot data center at its campus.

As part of the data …

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U.S. House passes bill aimed at gender pay gap

While its future faces uncertainty in the Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives on March 27 passed a highly supported bill intended to tackle the gender pay gap, strengthen penalties for businesses that discriminate against…
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Second metrowide mentoring event planned April 18

Central Iowa women interested in exploring the possibility of mentorship or needing inspiration and guidance in their careers will have an opportunity when 19 area chambers of commerce convene to host simultaneous events with one …

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Guest opinion: How to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in your workplace

By Claudia Schabel | President, Schabel Solutions

Implicit bias is part of human nature and is often a significant problem in the workplace.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

Understanding and addressing unconscious biases at your …

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Athena, Male Champion of Change winners announced

Gwen Tombergs and Paul Rumler last week were named the 2019 recipients of the Athena + Male Champion of Change Awards. Tombergs, who received the Athena Award, is president of the Quad City Storm, the …