Melissa Ness

Celebrating Ivy alumna

Ivy alumna named Woman Business Owner of the Year

For over 25 years, the Des Moines Business Record has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions to the community with the Women of Influence awards. The Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business sponsors the Woman Business Owner of the Year Award at the ceremony each year. This year, the winner just happened to be an Ivy alumna, Melissa Ness (‘00 accounting), founder and CEO of Connectify HR.

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