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Iowa Females You Should Know: Michele Devlin


Editor’s Note: Three weeks ago, we announced four new Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame inductees. We wanted to do a little extra to celebrate their accomplishments, so we are featuring the nominations of one honoree each…
By MEGAN VERHELST | Jul 18, 2016
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Build networks at every career stage


SUBMITTED BY CONNIE WIMER | Owner/founder, Business Publications Corp.   Connie Wimer and Martha Willits moderated a July 8 panel through the Downtown Des Moines Chamber’s LEAP program, which focused on building and maintaining professional…
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2016
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Study: Gender-specific networks, talent development programs foster more female Iowa business leaders


Iowa companies that value assertive leaders have fewer women in managerial roles, while companies that value communicative, inspiring, compassionate and sensitive leaders have more women in executive roles.

This conclusion is among several released last…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Jul 18, 2016
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S&P rates Johnston ‘AA+’

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has given its AA+ long-term rating to Johnston’s general obligation bonds and existing general obligation debt, according to a release. The rating reflects S&P’s view of the city’s “very strong …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016
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WesleyLife plans senior living community in Johnston

WesleyLife today said it will build a nearly $30 million upscale senior living community near Camp Dodge in Johnston. The development, called Brio, will offer independent living, assisted living, a skilled residential environment designed for …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016
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Iowa City deemed most expensive place to live in Iowa

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Where is the most expensive place to live in Iowa? According to a recent ranking by financial news and opinion company 24/7 Wall St., the answer is Iowa City.…
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016
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Sept. 22: The Basics to Being an Effective Board Member

Host: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines About: This session is designed to introduce you to the roles of nonprofits and their boards, as well as the critical impact the nonprofit sector has in the…
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016
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Research drives new record for external funding at Iowa State

Iowa State University attracted a record $425.8 million of external funding in the 2016 fiscal year that ended June 30. That’s a slight increase over the previous record of $424.9 million raised in fiscal year…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 15, 2016
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Renovated Hy-Vee conference center opens in W.D.M.

The renovated Hy-Vee conference center reopened in West Des Moines recently and has been renamed after a former company CEO, according the company’s Facebook page. The Ron Pearson Center is double the size of the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016
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‘Best of show’ announced at HomeShowExpo

KRM Development has received the best of show award at the ongoing Home Builders of Greater Des Moines HomeShowExpo in Urbandale. Click here for more information about the award-winning house. KRM Development was one of eight companies that …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2016