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Iowa sees post-recession women-owned business growth, though still at bottom overall

Though Iowa still has work to do in some areas, the state has seen tremendous post-recession growth in the number of female-owned businesses, according to a new report released today.

 

The fifth annual American …

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Congress likely to make changes in program tapped for convention center hotel funding

The U.S. Congress is likely to make changes to an immigration program that will supply the largest chunk of private investment in the proposed $101 million convention center hotel proposed for Fifth Avenue and Park …

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Drake mourns passing of former president

Michael Ferrari, who served as president of Drake University from 1985 to 1998, died Friday at the age of 75. Known to his friends and colleagues as Mick, Ferrari was a visionary leader who led …

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Report: EPA’s Clean Power Plan will help you breathe easier

The National Resources Defense Council recently released its “Sneezing and Wheezing” report, which details the negative respiratory health impacts of increased ozone and pollen concentrations that are expected to worsen if carbon emission levels continue to rise. …

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Community Youth Concepts in running for $25,000 gift

Des Moines-based Community Youth Concepts is among the finalists for State Farm Neighborhood Assist’s Top 200 Causes That Need Your Vote. From May 14 to June 3, anyone who accesses the free State Farm Neighborhood Assist …

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Invest in She event seeking female entrepreneurs

BY LIFT IOWA STAFF | @LiftIOWA

 

Iowa Women Lead Change once again is gearing up to host its annual Invest in She event, scheduled to take place on June 11.

 

During the event, …

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Iowa Women’s Foundation accepting grant applications for 2016 awards

The Iowa Women’s Foundation is accepting applications for its 2016 grants. In 2015, IWF awarded more than $60,000, the largest amount in the organization’s history, and it will award even more in 2016. IWF awards …

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West Des Moines Chamber to host Women in Leadership breakfast event

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host the second session of the Food 4 Thought Breakfast Series event on Wednesday, May 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Drury Inn off …

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Bernard analyzes how American women are changing politics

Attorney, author and political analyst Michelle Bernard was the 27th woman to join the elite group of speakers visiting Iowa State University through the sponsorship of the Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. “I …

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SPEAK UP: What men don’t tell women about business (an alpha male explains)

In his book, “What Men Don’t Tell Women About Business: Opening Up the Heavily Guarded Alpha Male Playbook,” consultant and CEO Christopher Flett gives a no-holds-barred account of what it takes for a woman to …