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CREW Iowa uses national study to narrow some gaps

Women in commercial real estate have narrowed the pay gap with their male counterparts by a small degree, according to a study commissioned by CREW Network, an organization that represents women in a range of…
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Guest Opinion: Take time to slow down

BY BRIANNE FITZGERALD | Resource development director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Recently, I was forced to slow down.


In preparation for my inevitable slowdown, I panicked and tried to think of anything…
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Study: Female founders find success in crowdfunding

BY LIFT IOWA STAFF | @LiftIOWA


Crowdfunding might be the answer for women entrepreneurs seeking funding.

A study from New York University and the Wharton School found that women-only teams on crowdfunding platforms stood a…
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CREW Iowa uses national study to narrow some gaps

Women in commercial real estate have narrowed the pay gap with their male counterparts by a small degree, according to a study commissioned by CREW Network, an organization that represents women in a range of…
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June 9: TAI TechBrew

Host: Technology Association of Iowa
About: TAI will have tables set up by the live music at Fifth and Railroad in West Des Moines with Sumpin Doo performing at 6 p.m. Plan to arrive early …

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CEO of United Way of East Central Iowa retiring

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Lois Buntz has announced she is retiring at the end of this year as CEO of United Way of East Central Iowa. Buntz has led the nonprofit since 2005.…

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Access to farmers market will be affected by Dam to Dam

Patrons of the Downtown Farmers’ Market may experience travel delays because of the Dam to Dam race on Saturday. Getting to the Downtown Farmers’ Market will not be affected coming from the north. From the …

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Olmscheid honored by Broadway League

Eric Olmscheid, director of programming and education for Des Moines Performing Arts, was presented an award for outstanding achievement in education and engagement as part of the annual Broadway League Award last month. The awards …

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Baker Group secures land for expansion to Ankeny

Des Moines-based mechanical contractor Baker Group has paid $3.4 million for about 20 acres of land in Ankeny where it plans a $22 million office and manufacturing plant. Baker Group’s 1600 Corporate Woods LLC paid …

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Iowa middle-market sector growth lags national pace

Iowa ranks 35th out of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., for growth in number of middle-market firms from 2011 to 2016, according to the latest Middle Market Power Index from American Express and Dun & Bradstreet. …