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Stevens, Chang, Lt. Gov. Reynolds win Women of Innovation awards

The Des Moines Area Community College Iowa Women of Innovation Awards were awarded this week by the Technology Association of Iowa. Among the winners was Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, the STEM champion who received the inaugural Legislative…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 11, 2016
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Graves receives Tocqueville Society Award

Lynn Graves

Lynn Graves has been honored with the 2016 Tocqueville Society Award. The award is United Way of Central Iowa’s highest honor, given annually to an individual or couple who exemplify inspirational and sustained …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 7, 2016
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TED Talk: How to make stress your friend

Kelly McGonigal, health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, shares inspiring new research showing that stress may only negatively affect your health if you believe it will.


In the video shared by LeanIn.org, McGonigal offers …
By BPC Staff | Nov 7, 2016
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Nov. 15: Playwright Karen Schaeffer to speak at WOW November luncheon

About: The event, which includes two sessions for networking, will include lunch and a presentation by Karen Schaeffer, who penned her first play, “Girls’ Weekend,” at age 49 after realizing there were no plays out there…
By BPC Staff | Nov 7, 2016
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IPTV awarded regional Emmy for FarmHer documentary

Iowa Public Television has received a regional Emmy for its work on “FarmHer the Documentary.” The documentary explores the work of FarmHer and chronicles the important role women play in agriculture by following photographer Marji…
By BPC Staff | Nov 7, 2016
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Business leaders call for policies to aid entrepreneurs

Exactly one week before the presidential election, a group of more than 80 CEOs, startup founders and business leaders was hoping to put women entrepreneurs on the policy agenda, Fast Company reports.


In an open letter…
By BPC Staff | Nov 7, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Community leadership lessons from the Chicago Cubs

BY JESSICA MALDONADO | Public policy manager, PolicyWorks LLC
As a lifelong Cubs fan, watching the Cubs win the World Series in the most dramatic fashion brought a range of emotions. With the happiness also…
By BPC Staff | Nov 7, 2016
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ISU study: Competence matters more than gender for women running for office

The nomination of the first female presidential candidate by a major party has shattered some gender barriers, while at the same time reinforcing certain stereotypes and double standards that still exist for women, according to…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Nov 7, 2016
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A Closer Look: Jackie Norris

Jackie Norris ran President Barack Obama’s campaign in Iowa, served as Michelle Obama’s chief of staff and taught in Rome. She’s a self-described “jogger” and triathlete who admits being prone to working long hours. But …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 4, 2016
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IWLC conference: Embrace an age-diverse workforce

More than 850 Central Iowa women and college students heard from renowned keynote and breakout session speakers at the sixth annual Iowa Women Lead Change (IWLC) Central Iowa Conference.    The theme of this year’s…
By BPC Staff | Oct 31, 2016