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Nov. 3: Employment Law: What Every Board Should Know to Protect Their Organization

Host: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines About: Session participants will discuss the fundamentals of employment law and the common pitfalls for nonprofit employers, areas of growing exposure to risk and how to protect your organization…
By BPC Staff | Aug 11, 2016
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Aug. 16: Women of Worth August luncheon – Lessons from the “Harp”

Host: Women of Worth About: The event, which includes two sessions for networking, will include lunch and a presentation by harpist Kristin Maahs, who will speak about mentors and the roles each played in her…
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2016
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Aug. 17: Maerz Brothers Return to Startup Stories

Host: Square One DSM About: Torey Maerz of Rocket Referrals will again sit down with Mike Colwell, executive director of Square One DSM, this time joined by his brother and company co-founder Carl. When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
By BPC Staff | Aug 5, 2016
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Sept. 30: Book Ball 150

Host: Des Moines Public Library Foundation About: Book Ball 150 is the 2016 signature fundraising event for the Des Moines Public Library Foundation. Celebrating 150 years of the Des Moines Public Library serving our community,…
By BPC Staff | Aug 3, 2016
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Aug. 11: State Fair Conference

Host: Community Bankers of Iowa About: A forum for Iowa’s independent, community bankers to discuss with legislators how policy changes and regulations are affecting their businesses. When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Prairie Meadows…
By BPC Staff | Aug 2, 2016
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Aug. 4: Join the Conversation — Elevating Aging in Iowa

Host: Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging About: Community conversations will take place to discuss issues such as the changing dynamics between generations; the challenges of caregiving, the financial considerations of elder care and…
By BPC Staff | Jul 29, 2016
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Oct. 7: Jazz Jewels and Jeans

Host: Oakridge Neighborhood Services. About: Signature fundraising event for Oakridge Neighborhood Services. Once you are bedazzled — come and be dazzled. Live jazz, silent and live auction, fabulous food, drinks, denim and bling. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Scottish…
By BPC Staff | Jul 28, 2016
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Aug. 4: Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association meeting

Host: Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association About: Ed Pardini, senior vice president with Mediacom Field Operation Group, will present “Project Open Road,” the new high-capacity broadband network, capable of gigabit Internet speeds, that is being built to…
By BPC Staff | Jul 27, 2016
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Sept. 22: Community Youth Concepts Spotlight on Service

Host: Community Youth Concepts About: The second annual fundraising event will connect you with community leaders who are passionate about volunteer service. Enjoy drinks along with hors d’oeuvres, learn more about CYC and help them sustain…
By BPC Staff | Jul 25, 2016
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July 20: July Startup Stories

Host: Square One DSM About: Katie Patterson, CEO and founder of Happy Medium and Happy Boards, will share how Happy Medium began as a service agency and expanded into a product development firm. When: 11:30 a.m.…
By BPC Staff | Jul 18, 2016