Upcoming Events


  • Wednesday
    23
    September

    Networking Breakfast: "Making Public Speaking Fun"

    Wed, Sep 23, 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CT)
    Want to feel more confident when speaking, presenting, or sharing your ideas?   Join us at our networking breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for "Making Public Speaking Fun: Habits for Communicating with Confidence," an engaging and interactive program focused on turning communication nerves into practical skills you can use every day.   Led by Erik Dominguez, the session will explore: -- How to organize your thoughts for greater impact -- Visual and vocal techniques that help engage an audience -- Practical approaches for managing nerves -- Actionable habits for communicating with greater confidence   Through storytelling, research, and interactive exercises, attendees will have an opportunity to practice these concepts and leave with practical next steps they can apply in presentations, conversations, and everyday professional interactions.    Whether public speaking makes you nervous or you simply want to strengthen your communication skills, this session is designed to be approachable, useful, and engaging.   This event will be held at the Wellabe home office in downtown Des Moines. Doors will open at 8:00 AM, and the program will begin at 8:30 AM.   The 5th & Keo Parking Garage is just to the southeast of the building and costs $1/hour. Street parking is also available around the building.    All are welcome - CFA charterholders, candidates, finance professionals, students, inclusion advocates, and anyone else who enjoys good company and conversation!   This is a free event, with an optional $10 donation benefiting Junior Achievement, supporting financial literacy in our community. Registration is required. Please register by Sept. 18.
    Des Moines, IA, United States

  • Thursday
    8
    October

    IWIN 2026 Fall Meeting

    Thu, Oct 8, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (CT)
    Join us for IWIN's 2026 Fall Meeting: "Leading Through Change: How Evolving NAIC Standards Are Influencing Investment Strategy!"    Panelists will include: -- Karey Anderson, CFA – VP and Chief Investment Officer at GuideOne Insurance; -- Binay Chandgothia, CFA – VP and Chief Investment Officer at Principal Financial Group; -- Carrie Mears, CFA – Chief Investment Specialist at Iowa Insurance Division; and -- Laura Beebe, CFA – Relationship Manager - Insurance at FHLB Des Moines, who will serve as the moderator.   Both men and women are welcome – this event is open to everyone!   Event timeline: 3-4 PM: Check in & networking 4-5 PM: Featured session 5-6 PM: Networking reception   Check-in will take place in the west lobby of Principal's 711 High Street building, and the featured session will be held in the auditorium. Parking and entrance info is available at: tinyurl.com/IWIN26parking   Registration is required. Please register by Oct. 2.   Please note: Closer to the event, Principal's security team will email each registered attendee a QR code to use at check-in.
    Des Moines, IA, United States

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