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TED Talk: A political party for women’s equality

Women’s equality won’t just happen — not unless more women are put in positions of power, says Sandi Toksvig.    In a disarmingly hilarious talk, Toksvig tells the story of how she helped start a…
By BPC Staff | Dec 12, 2016
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On The Rise: 12-12-16

  Phyllis Wheeler Promoted to branch coordinator for the Central Iowa Market of MetaBank. Des Moines   Patti Kahre Promoted to vice president at American National Bank. Council Bluffs   Sondra Schreiber Hired as director of global…
By BPC Staff | Dec 12, 2016
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A Closer Look: Angela Ossian

Angela Ossian began her career as a copywriter for Younkers and later worked for the marketing department of The Des Moines Register, where she helped launch a newcomers magazine and some niche publications. She went …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 9, 2016
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CIO challenges ’17

Several Greater Des Moines chief information officers from different sectors agreed that 2017 will keep them busy as they beef up cybersecurity, react to big data opportunities, ramp up the fight for talent, and strive …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 9, 2016
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Pella Corp. hires new chief marketing officer

  Emily Videtto

Pella Corp., a leading manufacturer and designer of windows, doors and between-the-glass blinds and shades, has hired Emily Videtto as chief marketing officer. Videtto was most recently vice president of residential marketing …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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On The Rise: 12-5-16

  Amanda Young Promoted to senior vice president of human resources at Bankers Trust Co. Des Moines   Jenae Stokesbary Named digital promotion director at Central College. Pella   Erica St. John Promoted to chief…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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SPEAK UP: Understanding work-family challenges facing women of color

  Policies promoted by the Department of Labor, such as paid family leave, investments in affordable child care and more, are important to promoting and creating more equitable workplaces, writes Jocelyn Fry with the Center…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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SPEAK UP: 6 key lessons from the legacy of Susan B. Anthony

  Peter DeMarco, contributing writer for BizWomen.com, recently visited his local county courthouse with his daughter where they were reminded of Susan B. Anthony’s arrest when she tried to vote in the Nov. 18, 1872,…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Dec. 13: Women of Worth December luncheon – Networking and holiday gift exchange

Host: Women of Worth About: The event, which includes two sessions for networking, will include lunch, a presentation and an optional holiday gift exchange. Attendees are encouraged to bring a white elephant gift or a…
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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Leath: STEM enrollment still has room to grow

The Business Record recently interviewed Iowa State University President Steven Leath about his achievements and challenges in his first five years on the job.


Here’s what he had to say about the status of ISU’s…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 5, 2016