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Aug. 9: Fem Moms Connection

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Not able to make it to FemCity Des Moines’ regular Coffee Connection? Join members for an unofficial Coffee Connection. This is a perfect opportunity to connect and chat with other …

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Aug. 20: WOW on the Road – Cobra Self Defense Iowa

Host: Women of Worth
About: Women of Worth is taking its monthly networking luncheon on the road to visit a selection of Des Moines’ women-owned small businesses. This month, the group will meet at Cobra …

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Aug. 7: Generation Nation: Making Sense of Today’s Consumers

Host: AMA Iowa
About: This multimedia session, featuring speakers Michael Wood and Tim Hoskins, will provide contextual generational insight, clarity and a look at what’s on the minds, and in the hearts, of today’s consumers. …

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Burgess to headline Tomorrow Plan water event

Urban Land Institute executive Katherine Burgess will speak  Aug. 12 at the State Historical Building on the value of water in building communities. The presentation by the Tomorrow Plan Speaker Series will include a panel …

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Events to note in August

Aug. 1: First Thursday Happy Hour with No Foot Too Small
Host: The Dostal House
About: Join us for the House’s new and improved Happy Hour. There will be door prizes, raffles and some of …

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Sept. 26: 2019 Bright Ideas Breakfast

Host: Iowa Environmental Council
About: The energizing morning will start with a breakfast program featuring Sonia Aggarwal, vice president of Energy Innovation, followed with local policy discussions, plus an awards presentation. The morning will also …

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Autism and Employment Conference to be held Sept. 13

The Autism Society of Iowa and the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council are sponsoring a conference on “Autism and Employment” on Sept. 13 in West Des Moines. The conference will provide information for people on the …

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Association of Fundraising Professionals names Philanthropy Day award winners

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has announced the 2019 Philanthropy Day award winners. The Philanthropy Day awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of …

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Aug. 2: Coffee Connection

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join others for the August FemCity Des Moines Coffee Connection hosted by Jodi Allan at the beautiful Revel Hotel in Urbandale.
When: 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: Revel Hotel, Urbandale
Learn more…

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Sept. 18: 2019 Equity for Women Award Reception

Host: 50-50 in 2020
About: Join us as we honor two award recipients, 50-50 in 2020 co-founders Jean Lloyd-Jones and Maggie Tinsman. Doors open at 5 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will …