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Women can’t have prior salaries used against them, court says in equal pay case

Iowa Public Radio: Employers can’t pay women less than men just because they made less at a previous job, a federal appeals court has ruled. The continuing gender pay gap is “an embarrassing reality of our …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2018
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April 20: SBA Loans: What You Need to Know Before You Apply

Host: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
About: Access to capital is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses as they seek to start, build and grow their business. In this program, learn about eligibility …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2018
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April 27-28: Dress for Success Des Moines Pop-Up Sale/Fundraiser

Host: Dress for Success Des Moines
About: As part of its mission to provide professional attire to help women thrive in the workplace, Dress for Success Des Moines will hold a pop-up sale and fundraiser …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2018
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May 30: Conversation Speaker Series featuring Jennie Baranczyk

Host: Chrysalis Foundation
About: By high school graduation, it was obvious this Dowling Catholic basketball standout was exceptional. Jennie (Lillis) Baranczyk became one of the first generation of female AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball players, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2018
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On The Rise: 4-16-18

Amanda Nuzum (pictured) Hired as chief development officer Blank Park Zoo
Des Moines

Laura Nguyen
Intoxalock
Hired as vice president of digital marketing
Urbandale

Britt Bischoff
Intoxalock
Hired as manager, strategic analytics marketing
Urbandale

Kat …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2018
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Ash borer chews its way into Taylor and Carroll counties

Emerald ash borers, an invasive species working its way across Iowa, have been confirmed in Clearfield in Taylor County and west of Carroll. The pests kills trees by chewing under the bark, in effect cutting …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 13, 2018
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House, Senate weigh Iowa tax cuts

There’s a late-session debate among state lawmakers on how much to cut taxes, and whether the corporate rates should be altered in addition to the individual rates, the Des Moines Register reported. The House and Senate …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 13, 2018
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Moving up at D.M. City Hall

After serving a little more than three years as Des Moines city engineer, Pamela Cooksey has been promoted to assistant city manager, filling a vacancy left by the retirement earlier this year of Larry Hulse. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 13, 2018
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Bankers Trust anniversary campaign finalist for Silver Anvil

Bankers Trust has been named a Silver Anvil finalist for its “100 Years of Trust” campaign marking its 100th anniversary. The campaign used a variety of marketing and communications techniques to instill pride, support bank …
By BPC Staff | Apr 13, 2018
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DMACC executive VP receives national leadership award

Stanley Jensen, executive vice president of college operations at Des Moines Area Community College, received the Exemplary Leadership Award at the Chair Academy’s 27th Annual International Leadership Conference in Denver, Colo. Before coming to DMACC in …
By BPC Staff | Apr 13, 2018