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Event Jan. 20: Ahmad to speak at Women in Communications lunch

The Association for Women in Communications Greater Des Moines chapter will hold is monthly luncheon Jan. 20. Sophia Ahmad, vice president of public relations at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, will speak on boosting your…
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2016
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Survey says 2016 will be a good year for female business owners

A Yelp survey of small business owners in its social referral network shows optimism for 2016. The survey found that 85 percent of all small business owners expected revenue to grow next year. Among female…
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2016
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2015’s biggest wins for women in the workplace

Fortune: 2015 wasn’t exactly revolutionary when it came to gender equality in corporate America. We didn’t narrow the wage gap, and we’re actually ending the year with fewer female CEOs in the Fortune 500 compared with…
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2016
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On The Rise: 1-4-16

  Mollie Ross Promoted to senior event manager at Conference Event Management. Clive
Natalie Merrill Promoted to chief of staff and vice president at Renewable Energy Group Inc. Ames   Julie Piekema Hired as business…
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2016
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Index on Iowa economy dropped, again, in November

Iowa is riding a 62-month gain in the state’s monthly employment index, but the rise isn’t floating the economy, according to a report today from the Iowa Department of Revenue. The department’s Leading Indicators Index …
By BPC Staff | Dec 31, 2015
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Rotary Club makes $25,000 in grants to nonprofits

The Rotary Club of Des Moines, made up of 300 metro business leaders, has awarded $25,000 in grants to four local nonprofits, according to a news release. The grants are: Amanda Cares, $6,800; ChildServe, $5,000; …
By BPC Staff | Dec 31, 2015
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Hunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and fishing enthusiasts that licenses expire Jan. 10. You can buy new ones online. While we’re at it, 2016 is a boat registration renewal year. See your county recorder …
By BPC Staff | Dec 31, 2015
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Index of Midwest economic activity dropped nearly 6 points this month

Economic activity in the Midwest contracted at the fastest pace in more than six years in December, according to the Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, MarketWatch reported. The index fell to …
By BPC Staff | Dec 31, 2015
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Leaders we lost in 2015

In 2015, some key business leaders retired and turned the reins of their companies over to a new generation of leaders. And unfortunately, some Greater Des Moines leaders passed away.   Below were a few…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 31, 2015
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Legislature opens Jan. 11, sets key dates

Business leaders and many others closely follow the Iowa Legislature, which can change lives and livelihoods with its actions.


Many of you have your legislative priorities set and briefing papers in hand. You go into…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 31, 2015