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Vilsack: Ag mergers won’t harm innovation

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said mergers of agriculture companies shouldn’t stifle innovation among companies or limit farmers’ choices, The Des Moines Register reported. Agricultural producers will likely benefit from a number of seed traits coming off …
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016
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Event June 11: All In FORE the Kids Party

Host: Boys & Girls Club About: Join the Boys & Girls Club kids at this fun casino night to kick off the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships. It will feature blackjack, poker, roulette, craps and more. Enjoy cocktails, hors…
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016
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Broadlawns building east-side clinic

  Broadlawns Medical Center has begun construction of its first off-campus clinic, which will serve residents on the east side of Des Moines.


The family medicine clinic, located at 2508 E. University Ave., will also…
By JOE GARDYASZ | May 31, 2016
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On The Rise: 5-31-16

  Belen Ceballos Promoted to assistant director of LUNA. Des Moines   Victoria Christman Named the director of the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College. Decorah   Laurie Barrick Promoted to senior…
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016
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SPEAK UP: Americans don’t realize how big the leadership gap really is

According to the research firm Catalyst, women make up just 4 percent of CEOs in the Standard and Poor’s 500. Yet a new report from the Rockefeller Foundation indicates that this reality doesn’t line up…
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016
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SPEAK UP: Lies you’ll hear in negotiations

Don’t like being lied to? Then you’re really not going to like negotiating. Lies are a standard, acceptable and not-at-all personal part of the negotiation process, Katie Donovan, a negotiation expert with Equal Pay Negotiations…
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016
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Event Aug. 15-17: Dream Big Think Bigger Conference for women entrepreneurs

Host: Iowa Innovation Corporation About: Thinking about starting a business? This event is for you. Own a business and want to grow it? This event is for you. Have an idea you want to protect…
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016
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Event June 22: Professional Women’s Network informational meeting

Host: Professional Women’s Network About: This free event is designed for interested women to learn more about the network and why membership might be right for them. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. Interested…
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016
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Invest in She – DSM participants announced


Iowa Women Lead Change last week announced the six female entrepreneurs who will compete in the June 9 Invest in She – Des Moines competition held at Drake University’s Olmsted Center.  


Finalists include Iowa…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | May 31, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Conquering the first

BY GLENNDA BIVENS AND JENNIFER CHITTENDEN
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Glennda Bivens moderated a May 6 panel of experts focusing on building confidence and overcoming fear at different stages of success. She and Jennifer Chittenden, director of the …
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2016