Tag: Iowa Business
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iEmergent confronts the DEI debate with bold webinar on the business case for diverse lending
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a provocative new webinar that dares to reframe the diversity conversation through a business lens. Amid growing pushback on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, iEmergent is doubling down on the importance of…
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Writers Protest Fed Crackdown On Iowa University Writing Program
IOWA CITY, Iowa — In a letter delivered this week to Darren J. Beattie, a senior official at the US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the acclaimed Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) decried the bureau’s recent cancellation of federal grants to the International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa.
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iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli recognized among National Mortgage Professional’s 2025 Diversity Leaders
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli has been named a 2025 Diversity Leader by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine. The award recognizes mortgage professionals who have demonstrated dedication and success in promoting inclusivity within their…
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Sioux City Favorite, Prosper Direct Health and Aesthetics Celebrates Commitment to Community Health
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Prosper Direct Health and Aesthetics, a leading provider of innovative health and aesthetic services, is proud to be recognized as a community favorite in Sioux City. Dedicated to enhancing wellness through a holistic approach, Prosper Direct Health and Aesthetics offers a range of personalized services designed to promote health, beauty, and…
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Conterra Ag Names Jake Espenmiller as President and CEO, Marking a New Era In Agricultural Finance
DES MOINES, Iowa — Conterra Ag Capital has announced the January 2025 appointment of Jake Espenmiller as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Paul Erickson. Following a carefully planned and seamless 2-year succession strategy, this leadership transition marks a significant milestone for Conterra, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative financial solutions to farmers,…
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iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli to speak at 2025 CU:REALM Live! in San Diego
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO, Laird Nossuli, will present at the 2025 CU: REALM Live! April 14-15 in San Diego, California. Nossuli will lead the day one session on “Utilizing Market-level Mortgage Data to Increase…
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iEmergent named to HousingWire’s Tech100 list for 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced its selection to HousingWire’s 2025 Tech100 Mortgage list. The prestigious recognition honors iEmergent’s flagship platform, Mortgage MarketSmart, for equipping mortgage lenders with the insights to serve diverse and underserved communities.
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iEmergent launches shareable market intelligence dashboards to help lenders unlock mortgage growth opportunities
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the release of four new market intelligence dashboards that make it easy for lenders to slice, visualize, export and share historical and forecasted loan production, real estate listing and demographic data.
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Scuba Dive into the Legendary 8th Annual Ice Hole Festival at Lake Okoboji, Iowa
LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa — International Scuba proudly announces the highly anticipated 8th Annual Ice Hole Festival. Bringing scuba divers and enthusiasts together to assess their ice diving skills. From January 30 to February 2, 2025, the lake will be transformed – featuring events for both instructors and certified divers.