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Iowa Females You Should Know: Lana Pol


Why Lana Pol of Pella is the owner and president of four companies: Geetings Inc., G.I. Warehouse Corp., Mowbility Sales & Service LLC, and Creative Inspirations LLC. Those who nominated her called Pol a “true…
By MEGAN VERHELST | Dec 21, 2015
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Women-owned businesses show growth over 5 years


Nearly 30 percent of businesses in America now are owned by minorities, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012 Survey of Business Owners.


Final results of this survey, which is taken every five years, were…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Dec 21, 2015
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Watch Serena Williams inspire women with Sportsperson of the Year acceptance speech

  After a dominant year in tennis during which she won three of the four majors and finished the season with a 53-3 record, Serena Williams was officially honored as the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2015
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On The Rise: 12-21-15

On the Rise   Jessica Grant Hired as director of marketing and business development at Courage League Sports. Urbandale   Julie Eliason Hired as director of marketing at KLC Engineering. West Des Moines   Christina…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2015
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Drake selects former UNI administrator as provost

Sue Mattison

Drake University has selected a Wisconsin university administrator with deep Iowa ties to be its next provost. Sue Mattison, dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay since …
By BPC Staff | Dec 18, 2015
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Gender Gap Extends to Women’s Financial Fitness

When Amy Friedrich asks female acquaintances whether they own life insurance, she hears a common refrain. They believe it isn’t necessary. 

“One of the things that has surprised me is they say, ‘I know I’m …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 18, 2015
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Guest Opinion: Time to examine your mindset

In the process of writing my book “Leading With Wisdom: Sage Advice from 100 Experts,” I spent several years interviewing some of the top thinkers in the field of leadership. Since I enjoy the process, …
By JANN FREED | Dec 18, 2015
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On The Rise: 12-14-15

  Lauren Burgeson  Promoted to vice president at Iowa State Bank. Des Moines   Cris Aguilar Hired as branch manager at Iowa State Bank. Des Moines   Jody Hamilton Named executive director of Central Gardens…
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2015
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SPEAK UP: Gates Foundation ups ante on paid parental leave — a lot

  The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is making sure its internal human resources practices are in line with what it advocates externally. Beginning next year, new moms and dads who have a baby or…
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2015
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SPEAK UP: A CEO’s guide to gender equality

  Progressive executives know that gender equality is not only the right thing to do but also the smart thing. That’s why more CEOs, heads of state and university leaders are committing themselves to gender-equality…
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2015