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Mercer acquires Sirota Consulting

Global human resources consulting company Mercer has acquired the business of Sirota Consulting LLC, a global provider of employee engagement solutions through organizational assessments, surveys, technology and analytics. Sirota, a well-established global brand with more …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Veridian furthers reach of ‘Broke, Busted & Disgusted’ documentary

Veridian Credit Union announced a partnership with the creators of the film “Broke, Busted & Disgusted,” a documentary made in Iowa about the true cost of college. With the partnership, the video will be available …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Plans unveiled for renovation of historic Griffin Building in Des Moines

The owners of the Edna M. Griffin Building in downtown Des Moines are seeking nearly $2 million in state and local tax incentives for a $10.5 million historic renovation that will convert much of its…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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VIDEO: Art Route Des Moines sidewalk markings in place

 

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and partners recently completed most of the painted dots and chevrons that designate the new Art Route Des Moines and art locations along the downtown Des Moines …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 5, 2016
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On The Rise: 12-5-16

  Amanda Young Promoted to senior vice president of human resources at Bankers Trust Co. Des Moines   Jenae Stokesbary Named digital promotion director at Central College. Pella   Erica St. John Promoted to chief…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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SPEAK UP: Understanding work-family challenges facing women of color

  Policies promoted by the Department of Labor, such as paid family leave, investments in affordable child care and more, are important to promoting and creating more equitable workplaces, writes Jocelyn Fry with the Center…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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SPEAK UP: 6 key lessons from the legacy of Susan B. Anthony

  Peter DeMarco, contributing writer for BizWomen.com, recently visited his local county courthouse with his daughter where they were reminded of Susan B. Anthony’s arrest when she tried to vote in the Nov. 18, 1872,…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Dec. 13: Women of Worth December luncheon – Networking and holiday gift exchange

Host: Women of Worth About: The event, which includes two sessions for networking, will include lunch, a presentation and an optional holiday gift exchange. Attendees are encouraged to bring a white elephant gift or a…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Leath: STEM enrollment still has room to grow

The Business Record recently interviewed Iowa State University President Steven Leath about his achievements and challenges in his first five years on the job.


Here’s what he had to say about the status of ISU’s…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 5, 2016
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Take a closer look at Melissa O’Neil

Hometown: West Branch Education: Bachelor of Science in communications, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Master of Arts in advertising, Syracuse University Family: Husband, Jeremy; daughter, Katie; son, Patrick Contact: moneil@centraliowashelter.org


When she was growing up in West…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 5, 2016