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Nov. 9: Iowa Women of Innovation Awards

Host: Technology Association of Iowa About: The awards recognize and celebrate women in business, government or academia who are leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Students at both the secondary (grades 7-12)…
By BPC Staff | Sep 30, 2016
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Iowa Females You Should Know: Sister Catherine Dunn

Who she is Catherine Dunn, president emerita of Clarke University (formerly Clarke College) in Dubuque, is a Catholic nun who has distinguished herself in the areas of religion, education, business and government. On Sept. 29, she…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Sep 26, 2016
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Report: Female nonprofit execs paid less than men

A new report by Guidestar shows that female nonprofit executives make less than men at every budget level.


Guidestar released its 2016 Nonprofit Compensation Report on Sept. 13. Now in its 16th edition, the annual…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Sep 26, 2016
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Deloitte announces new family leave policy for women and men

Deloitte LLP recently introduced its family leave program that allows men and women to take up to 16 weeks of fully paid leave if they are new parents or caring for a loved one, BizWomen.com reports. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Oct. 6: Location set for meeting with female candidates

Host: NAWBO Iowa About: NAWBO Iowa’s Programs and Public Policy Committees are working on a special event for members to meet the female candidates running for office in Iowa’s local districts. Tickets are currently available…
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Danielle Hermann honored with Young Architect award

Danielle Hermann of OPN Architects in Des Moines was among three architects honored last week at the annual Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awards dinner. Hermann was chosen for the Young Architect award because …
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Iowa Females You Should Know: Sister Catherine Dunn

Who she is Catherine Dunn, president emerita of Clarke University (formerly Clarke College) in Dubuque, is a Catholic nun who has distinguished herself in the areas of religion, education, business and government. On Sept. 29, she…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Sep 26, 2016
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Oct. 27: IWLC Central Iowa Conference

Host: Iowa Women Lead Change About: Central Iowa’s annual symposium on female leadership. National speakers include international thought leader Anne-Marie Slaughter and Spanx founder and owner Sara Blakely, as well as local leader Angela Franklin,…
By BPC Staff | Sep 23, 2016
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Iowa’s film festivals

It’s been seven years since Iowa shut down its state film tax credit program and stopped doling out lucrative financial incentives to lure filmmakers to make their movies here.

A lot has changed in the …
By ANNE CAROTHERS | Sep 23, 2016
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CultureALL brings diversity training to the workplace

Have you ever tried to have a cultural conversation with a member of an unfamiliar ethnic group who happens to sit next to you at work? 

Or, like many Iowans, are you afraid that you …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Sep 23, 2016