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The Iowa Center launches two new financial literacy programs

The Iowa Center is launching two new financial literacy programs to address a problem presented by the pandemic: Many small business owners, especially people of color, were denied financial assistance because they lacked the necessary …

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Healthtech company Navigate Wellbeing offering free access to 10-part speaker series

Des Moines-based Navigate Wellbeing Solutions is offering access to a 10-part virtual speaker series free to the public and has created Project Care, a suite of resources including virtual care packages and additional client resources …

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Capital City Pride joins more than 30 national Pride organizations for Pride Stride Virtual Run

Capital City Pride in Des Moines will join more than 30 other LGBTQ+ Pride organizations to host the National Pride Stride Virtual Run, a virtual 5K/10K event commemorating National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11. …

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Sept. 22: The Wealth Gap Women Face

Join CREW Iowa for this event tackling the wealth gap women face and some practical advice on how to narrow it. The virtual event will feature Mari Bunney, financial adviser with RBC Wealth Management; Megan …

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Sept. 25: Cocktails & Conversations

Bring your own glass of wine and join NAWBO Iowa for this month’s virtual Cocktails & Conversation. Come with questions and ready to share lessons learned and personal accomplishments.
Where: Online. 4-6 p.m.
Learn more…

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Oct. 1: How I Built This

Journalist and NPR host Guy Raz has interviewed more than 200 highly successful entrepreneurs to uncover amazing true stories of success. In his new book, “How I Built This,” he shares tips for every entrepreneur’s …

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Chung named speaker for September Tomorrow Plan speaker series

James Chung, president of the research and strategy analytics firm Reach Advisors, is scheduled to be the speaker for the September Tomorrow Plan speaker series, where he will use data specific to Des Moines to …

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Sept. 11: Coffee & Conversation

What’s your latest business issue? What’s your challenge this week as a woman business owner? Bring those ideas and join NAWBO Iowa for the group’s monthly Coffee & Conversations event. There is no fee to …

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Sept. 29: Communicating Across the Gender Divide

Ever feel like men and women speak completely different languages? This fun, high-energy workshop, hosted by Women Lead Change, focuses on bridging the gender communication gap. Learn tips, tools, and strategies for effectively communicating with …

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Passport to Prosperity 2020 honorees, events schedule announced

The Iowa International Center has announced its 2020 Passport to Prosperity honorees and its schedule of activities to be held during Passport to Prosperity Week on Sept. 21-27. Passport to Prosperity recognizes immigrants and refugees for their …