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Events to note this month

Oct. 4: The Power of Her Summit
Host: Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: “The Power of Her” summit is an inaugural event that will bring to a close the 2018 series of the …

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Dec. 1: Terrace Hill Holiday Open

Host: Terrace Hill
About: Celebrate the spirit of the season at Terrace Hill. Join us for our Holiday Open House, free of charge and open to the public. Guests are invited to take a self-guided …

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Oct. 2: Volunteer Management: Building Stronger Relationships

Host: United Way of Central Iowa
About: We know that collaboration between nonprofits and businesses is becoming increasingly important. But how do we take the first step? How do we build these partnerships? What is …

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Nov. 8: Introduction to the Des Moines Startup Scene

Host: Gravitate Coworking
About: Join for Intro to the Des Moines Startup Scene with Geoff Wood, a local community builder who has been helping to grow our local entrepreneurial ecosystem for the last decade. Are you …

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Oct. 13: Passport to Prosperity gala

Host: Iowa International Center
About: The Passport to Prosperity Awards Celebration and Gala is an event featuring award presentations to select immigrants and refugees in Iowa who make our community better. As well as offering …

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Oct. 9: Influence: The Science of Getting People to Say Yes!

Host: West Des Moines Chamber
About: Join the West Des Moines Chamber’s Emerging Leaders for a powerful professional development session. Although the art of influence appears innate and left to the charismatic, learning about and …

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Sept. 27: Working My Way Up the Ranks with Wendy Wintersteen

Host: Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
About: Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen will present “Working My Way Up the Ranks” at the Ames Public Library. She will speak about what the …

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Sept. 30: Stand Up, Speak Out: Iowa Women’s Advocacy and Action Training

About: More than ever before, women are standing up and speaking out about issues that impact them. The collective power of women to influence policy is evident, but many women do not participate in the …

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Oct. 4: The Power of Her summit

Host: Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Don’t miss “The Power of Her” summit, an inaugural event that will bring to a close the 2018 series of the Leadership Education and Advancement Pipeline (LEAP) …

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Oct. 5: First Friday

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …