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Women a growing presence at business schools globally

Between 2006 and 2015, the number of women worldwide taking the business school admission test jumped 38 percent (more than triple that for male test takers), according to the Graduate Management Admissions Council. By 2014,…
By BPC Staff | Jun 20, 2016
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Research: Women-led firms have more female board members

Women in positions of power have a lot less trouble than men at finding other female executives for key roles, according to an analysis of 1,000 U.S. corporate boardrooms. When women hold key leadership posts like…
By BPC Staff | Jun 20, 2016
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New book features Iowa State female leaders in family and consumer sciences

At least 15 Iowa State University leaders are featured in a new book that recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the field of family and consumer sciences. “Leaders in Family and Consumer Sciences”…
By BPC Staff | Jun 20, 2016
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Guest Opinion: How to respond to difficult conversation

BY KIM STAMATELOS & ASHLEY TOLLAKSON | Attorneys and mediators, Stamatelos & Tollakson PLLC This is the second piece in a two-part series by Ashley Tollakson and Kimberly Stamatelos. Part one, which published last week, focused on initiating…
By BPC Staff | Jun 20, 2016
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WorkHound co-founder is delegate to Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Max Farrell, co-founder of Des Moines-based startup WorkHound, has been selected as a delegate for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit hosted by President Barack Obama on June 22-24 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif. As …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2016
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WorkHound co-founder is delegate to Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Max Farrell, co-founder of Des Moines-based startup WorkHound, has been selected as a delegate for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit hosted by President Barack Obama on June 22-24 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif. As …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2016
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Lebo is new executive director of Board of Educational Examiners

Gov. Terry Branstad has appointed Ann Lebo of Grundy Center as the executive director of the Board of Educational Examiners. Lebo replaces Duane Magee, who recently resigned to become superintendent for the Norwalk Community School…
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2016
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Lebo is new executive director of Board of Educational Examiners

Gov. Terry Branstad has appointed Ann Lebo of Grundy Center as the executive director of the Board of Educational Examiners. Lebo replaces Duane Magee, who recently resigned to become superintendent for the Norwalk Community School…
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2016
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IEDA approves awards for Central Iowa businesses

The Iowa Economic Development Authority provided $44 million in incentives for Iowa projects today, including three projects in Greater Des Moines.


Innovative Injection Technologies Inc. received tax benefits under the High Quality Jobs Program for…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 17, 2016
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Groundbreaking set for Oelwein plant

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Excavation work has begun on a $68 million battery manufacturing plant, distribution center and warehouse in Oelwein. The plant, being built East Penn Manufacturing of Lyon Station, Pa., will create 350 jobs with …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2016