Monthly Archives: July 2013
Sycamore Mall considers changes to Von Maur space
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—Sycamore Mall is undergoing major changes with its anchor tenant moving out this month.
Von Maur will officially close its doors in...
Great Jones County Fair continues to bring in top entertainers
By Angela Holmes
MONTICELLO – Music fans in Eastern Iowa don’t have to travel far to see the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lady Antebellum and...
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial
There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the United States, and that number continues to rise.
In Iowa alone,...
How to build trust in a team
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
Without trust, teams cannot and will not function effectively. Trust is the foundation for all positive group dynamics, including...
Building leaders locally
By Leah Grout Garris
Photo by Rachel Jessen
CEDAR RAPIDS -- Two Corridor companies invest in leadership development for employees as a way to improve business.
“Managers...
Documenting work and life
By Katie Mills Giorgio
CORRIDOR -- In the last year John Richard has traveled to five continents, all in a day’s work.
Mr. Richard, a documentary...
North Liberty dance studio thrives
By Pat Shaver
NORTH LIBERTY—In a matter of a few weeks, Megan Snyder’s life will undergo major changes.
As a 29-year-old business owner, Ms. Snyder has...
Vault Coworking launches initiative, plans for events, move
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s a centennial goal.
Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space, 222 Third St., and Geonetric, the Cedar Rapids-based healthcare website and...
When the government gets it right: supporting ESOPs
By Jerry L. Ripperger / Guest Editorial
Sometimes the government gets it right. The recent Iowa legislative session saw significant debate, and compromise, to address...
Throw a little gas on the fire
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
How’s your content marketing working? Is it sparking the kind of results you’re looking for? If not, perhaps you...