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5 takeaways from the #MeToo Power Breakfast

Last week, the Business Record hosted a Power Breakfast on the topic “#MeToo: Business best practices in the #MeToo era.” Panelists included: Kirsten Anderson, advocate and founder, Equitas Solutions; Jon Couture; chief human resources officer, …
By SUZANNE BEHNKE | Sep 17, 2018
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Guest opinion: New year, new crayons

By Susan Hatten | Senior manager, corporate community engagement, Holmes Murphy

This time of year tends to bring about fivea host of emotions, as we transition from the twinkling hours of our bustling summer season and look…
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2018
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Latina Leadership Initiative welcomes 2018-19 class

The Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines (LLI) last week announced members of its 2018-19 class. LLI uses a curriculum that infuses traditional leadership development training with three areas of focus, and it is …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2018
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Rachel Hollis, Katherine Schwarzenegger to headline 2019 ICR Conference

Online phenomenon Rachel Hollis and philanthropist Katherine Schwarzenegger will be featured keynote speakers at Iowa Women Lead Change’s 2019 ICR Conference in Cedar Rapids, scheduled April 10-11. Hollis is a business owner, New York Times …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2018
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Oct. 5: October Coffee Connection

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for the group’s October Coffee Connection. This event is come-and-go as you please and informal in nature. Stop by to meet women in a wide variety …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2018
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Oct. 25: Taking the Road Less Traveled conferences

Host: Iowa State University
About: Taking the Road Less Traveled (TRLT) is a one-day conference on the Iowa State campus for middle school and high school girls to learn about STEM fields and how to …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2018
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Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 9-17-18

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Keeping it local and fresh is the goal for Roots in Bloom, a new florist in Marion. Owner Cassie Hammarmeister sources flowers locally and domestically only. Corridor Business Journal

Debra Backes has been presented the …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2018
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On The Rise: 9-17-18

Amber Piper (pictured)
PIPAC Life Brokerage
Promoted to group health department manager
Cedar Falls

Alexandra Harder
Joined the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art board of directors
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Lisa Ramlo
Joined the Cedar Rapids Museum …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2018
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Plans to produce first medical cannabis oil products in Iowa on schedule

MedPharm Iowa says the company’s facility in Des Moines will be ready to deliver medical cannabis oil, an extraction of marijuana, in December, reports Radio Iowa. Lucas Nelson, spokesperson for MedPharm Iowa, said work on the …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2018
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Iowa Methodist, UI Hospitals rank high in national list for consumer loyalty

Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines was one of two Iowa hospitals that were ranked among the top 100 in the country for consumer loyalty by patient experience firm NRC Health. The inaugural annual …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2018