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ABI Foundation opens apps for Business Horizons

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation is accepting applications for its high school Business Horizons summer program. The hands-on program focuses on leadership and skills in a variety of industries. The program will …
By BPC Staff | Mar 6, 2019
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March 4-8: ciWeek 10

Host: Des Moines Area Community College
About: The annual ciWeek (Celebrate! Innovation Week) gives students and the community opportunities to interact with people (some famous, all inspired) who have dreamed, created, and accomplished. During this …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2019
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Reynolds announces summit connecting workforce, STEM and workplace partnerships

The 2019 Future Ready Iowa Summit, titled “STEM Education and Workplace Partnerships,” takes place April 30 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday. The event is hosted by the …
By BPC Staff | Mar 1, 2019
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Newsmaker Q&A: Mark Nook

Mark Nook has led the University of Northern Iowa as its 11th president for the past two years. I caught up with Nook recently while he was in Des Moines to visit with state lawmakers …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Feb 28, 2019
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Application deadline is March 1 for advanced manufacturing scholarships

Applications are being accepted through March 1 for Elevate Advanced Manufacturing scholarships. Fifteen $500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are attending an Iowa community college in the fall for a career …
By BPC Staff | Feb 27, 2019
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Support builds for $22 million plan to fund Future Ready Iowa

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A $22 million plan to fund Gov. Kim Reynolds’ legislative priority of helping Iowans “skill up” to meet the demands of the job market received support from lawmakers and lobbyists Monday. A five-member …
By BPC Staff | Feb 26, 2019
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$1 million grant to fund 25 energy scholarships for Kosovo women at DMACC

The Millennium Foundation Kosovo has formally launched its Women in Energy Scholarship program in partnership with Des Moines Area Community College. The program, first announced in December, will provide scholarships for a new generation of female leaders …
By BPC Staff | Feb 25, 2019
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Study identifies key psychological benefits to build employee engagement

What drives employee engagement and loyalty? A new study by a research subsidiary of ITA Group offers some fresh insights. 

The issue: Organizations invest billions of dollars to bolster employee engagement, but the return on …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 21, 2019
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Iowa State hopes for $25 million Hilton Coliseum upgrade

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa State University is eyeing a $25 million upgrade to its 47-year-old Hilton Coliseum that would widen its concourse corridors and renovate its concessions to provide a broader array of food. The university …
By BPC Staff | Feb 20, 2019
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UI revisits decision on Labor Center closure

The University of Iowa has reversed course on cost-cutting plans to close the university’s Labor Center after the proposal was met with protests and widespread pushback from the community, the Corridor Business Journal reported. University officials announced …
By BPC Staff | Feb 20, 2019