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Principal mentor guides South African businesswoman in Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership

Linda Nyembezi named her business, Insele Capital Partners, after a voracious omnivore with a unique adaptation.

“Insele” means “honey badger” in isiZulu, Nyembezi’s native language.

Linda Nyembezi, left, and Amy Friedrich, right, were paired as…
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UNI Advance Iowa launches Iowa Center for Employee Ownership

The University of Northern Iowa’s Advance Iowa program recently unveiled the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership, or IA-CEO, aimed at supporting and promoting employee ownership within the state. IA-CEO serves as a resource hub, offering …

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Statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) announced the winners of its first-ever iTIP Awards. A ceremony will be held during the annual meeting on June 12 in Cedar Falls. The awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations …

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IWD encouraging employers to assist in spring data collection by May 24

Iowa Workforce Development is urging employers to assist in collecting economic statistics for the state. The spring data collection for Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics is currently underway, supporting tools like the Iowa Wage Report …

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Fewer businesses offering remote work, U.S. labor study shows

Delta Dental of Iowa’s permanent post-pandemic work structure includes flexibility.

When the pandemic shuttered offices three years ago, employers were forced to find ways to keep workers productive as well as safe. Remote work became …

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Scale DSM accelerator application deadline is May 14

The Scale DSM accelerator program is set to return for its second annual cohort, from June 13 to Dec. 12, aiming to assist minority-owned small businesses across Greater Des Moines to sustain growth. The program …

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Learn about Des Moines’ endangered buildings

The Des Moines Heritage Trust recently released a list of seven “endangered buildings” in Des Moines. 

The list was released as a way of shining a spotlight on historically and culturally significant buildings at risk …

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IWD awards $3.4M in new funding for Registered Apprenticeship programs

Iowa Workforce Development announced $3.47 million in new funding designated to create or expand Registered Apprenticeship programs across Iowa. The funding will be spread across two types of programs, the Iowa Apprenticeship Act (15B) and …

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Fareway to sponsor court at new Norwalk fieldhouse

Fareway Stores Inc., a Boone-based grocery chain, is the latest sponsor for Norwalk Central, a planned mixed-use development in the center of Norwalk. An indoor multisports court at the soon-to-be built City State Bank Norwalk …

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Goldman Sachs survey: Small business owners worry about access to capital

Over the past year, Des Moines-based small business owner TJ Tollakson has experienced the effects of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation by raising interest rates.

Rates have increased on a line of credit …