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Women may not see boardroom parity for 40 years

  Women, who make up half of the American workforce, may be 40 years or more from parity with men on U.S. corporate boards, the Government Accountability Office said in a new report.

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By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Jan 11, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Mentoring is a gift worth giving

BY JANA RIEKER | Public relations and communications director, Trilix   If you’ve ever made the statement “This wouldn’t have been possible without the help of …,” then you have been blessed with a mentor.…
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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Registration open for IWLC Eastern Iowa Conference

Early-bird registration for the Iowa Women Lead Change Eastern Iowa Conference is now open. Scheduled April 26, the annual conference will host speakers including Jessica Herrin, founder and CEO of Stella & Dot; Jeffery Tobias…
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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IWLC launches new website showcasing women’s leadership resources, events

  Cedar Rapids-based Iowa Women Lead Change announced last week the launch of a website showcasing women’s leadership resources, research and events.   The new website, which is mobile- and tablet-compatible, highlights the organization’s history;…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Jan 11, 2016
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Female owner to open independent bookstore in Ankeny

A female-owned independent bookstore is slated to open in Ankeny this April. Owner Mary Rork-Watson will open Plot Twist Bookstore at 502 N. Ankeny Blvd. “Whenever I attend chamber events or talk about my plans,…
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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Registration open for 2016 LEAP series in Des Moines

Registration is open for the Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 LEAP series, a 10-month series of programs designed for women business owners and women leaders in Central Iowa to position them for the…
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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SPEAK UP: 2015 was a tipping point for paid leave in the U.S.

  The U.S. is one of a handful of countries that offers mothers no paid maternity leave, and the lack of support causes a significant percentage of working parents to fall into poverty and more.…
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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SPEAK UP: The negative effects of diversity policies

  Diversity training alone can be unhelpful and sometimes detrimental to the fair representation of women and minorities in the workplace, according to a longitudinal study. According to Harvard Business Review, in order to foster…
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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On The Rise: 1-11-16

  Peggy Fleming Appointed to the board of directors of the National Association of Women in Communications. West Des Moines   Katie Stevenson Promoted to director of annual and special gifts at Des Moines University.…
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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Drake student strikes deal to live, perform at retirement community

As students across the nation prepare to return to college campuses following a winter break spent with friends and family, one student in Iowa is getting ready to move in with some uncommon housemates.


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By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2016
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