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Amy Spike tops among association management professionals

Amy Spike, communication and programming coordinator for the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has been named the Distinguished Association Staff Professional of the Year by the Iowa Society of Association Executives. The …
By BPC Staff | May 4, 2016
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SPEAK UP: Why parental leave must help fathers take time off

Women are more likely to take unpaid parental leave after they have children than their male counterparts, writes? Bryce Covert. This disparity may create bias against working women. What’s needed are paid-leave policies that encourage…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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SPEAK UP: A woman is apologizing

An idea for a poem came to Emily Sernaker after an incident that occurred while she was walking down the street in a big city. A man knocked into her, hard. In response, she heard herself…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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Military draft may soon include women

  The Huffington Post: Gender equality in the military just moved one step closer. The House Armed Services Committee approved a measure Wednesday that would require women to register for the military draft. The current law dictates that…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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Female leaders face harsher penalties for mistakes, study suggests

  Harvard Business Review: Female leaders in male-dominated fields tend to be judged more harshly when they make mistakes, according to research by Victoria Brescoll of the Yale School of Management. “Until we associate women…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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Report examines growth in women-, minority-owned businesses

Report examines growth in women-, minority-owned businesses The Wall Street Journal: The number of businesses led by Asian-Americans, Hispanics and black women grew faster between 2007 and 2012 than other demographic groups, the Center for…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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Run Like a Mother Run/Walk planned for May 7

  Now in its 13th year, the 4-mile Run Like a Mother Run/Walk will take place on May 7 at Island Park in Cedar Falls. One of the largest road races in the Cedar Valley,…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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Iowa Women’s Foundation to unveil third edition of ‘Ovation’

  The third edition of “Ovation: A Tribute to Iowa Women and Girls” will be unveiled at a special reception on May 9 at the Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids. Ovation is the signature annual publication of…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Comparison is the thief of joy

  BY JESSIE HILL | Social media specialist, Two Rivers Marketing
Do you find yourself comparing your life and successes to those of others?    Do you roll your eyes when you hear about his…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016
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Speakers share messages to sold-out IWLC conference

  SUBMITTED BY IOWA WOMEN LEAD CHANGE | @IWLCLeads   Iowa Women Lead Change (IWLC) celebrated “Generation: SHE” last week with more than 1,400 women, men, college students and high school leaders at its annual…
By BPC Staff | May 2, 2016