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Lift IOWA: News briefs – Week of Sept. 8

Cristoffer takes reins as Veridian president and CEO: Renee Christoffer has officially stepped into her new role as president and CEO of Veridian Credit Union. In her 27-year career at Veridian, Christoffer most recently was chief…
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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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On The Rise: 9-8-20

Josefina Lopez Valdivia (pictured)
Proteus Inc.
Hired as marketing and communications coordinator
Des Moines

Nicole Gunderson
Global Insurance Accelerator
Joined ViClarity board of advisers
Des Moines

Kiley Skadburg
The Iowa Clinic
Promoted to chief marketing …

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Guest opinion: How COVID-19 finally helped me embrace change

By Natalie Mahoney | Public affairs coordinator, PolicyWorks

I’ve never been a big fan of change. From an early age, change meant something different, something new, something out of my normal routine. It terrified me to …

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Lift IOWA: News briefs – Week of Aug. 31

On With Life CEO to chair new national alliance: On With Life, a brain injury and stroke rehabilitation center in Ankeny, is partnering with five other leading brain injury rehabilitation organizations across the United States 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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Valley Junction gallery presents ‘The Suffrage Project’

Following the centennial of the 19th Amendment, women-owned Artisan Gallery 218 in historic Valley Junction continues to celebrate suffrage in America through its new exhibit, “The Suffrage Project.” The exhibit showcases portraits of those who worked tirelessly …

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Des Moines photographer launches Black Lives of DSM

Janae Gray, photographer of Black Lives of DSM. Photo provided

You can read about the day Renee Hardman was sworn in as an elected city official for West Des Moines. You can also read about a little …

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On The Rise: 8-24-20

Amanda Mulford
Bankers Trust
Promoted to financial intelligence officer
Des Moines

Abby Delaney
Bankers Trust
Promoted to AVP, corporate communications officer
Des Moines

Carri Stojack
Casey’s General Stores Inc.
Hired as vice president of guest …