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Cities Court Women

Posted by: David Gest
Thanks to: Renae
10 March 2006 - 5:00am

As one of the "oldest" states in terms of the average age of its inhabitants, Iowa and its small cities are turning their marketing campaigns toward women, in an attempt to stop "brain drain".

Cities across the nation are recognizing that women are a powerful factor in economic development. "As women start to dominate the brain pool, they can generate the creative energy cities crave to revitalize neighborhoods and bring in more businesses, people and revenue."

Full Story: Dubuque aims appeal at young women
Source: USA Today, March 8, 2006
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