Monthly Archives: July 2013
Banno’s new focus banks on it
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR FALLS – As Banno’s business broadens, its focus tightens.
What started out as a traditional ad agency and consulting service named T8...
Von Maur to open July 27 in Coralville
By Pat Shaver
CORALVILLE—A major retailer will open doors this month in Coralville, but close in Iowa City.
Von Maur is moving to its new location...
Geonetric to build business incubator, partners with Vault Coworking
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS – Tony Hsieh, the iconic CEO of Zappos.com, has led the development of a business incubator campus in downtown Las Vegas.
Mr....
MediRevv growth outpaces projections
By Pat Shaver
Photos by Rachel Jessen
CORALVILLE—A Coralville company is doubling in size.
MediRevv announced in June that it will construct a second building not far...
Medical home model, if used correctly, offers proper patient care
By Tim Charles and Dr. Timothy Quinn / Guest Editorial
“Medical home” is a buzz-phrase in the healthcare industry. It is loosely thrown around and...
Advice for a fine career and life
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial
Recently, I had the opportunity to teach an MBA class titled "Human Behavior in Organizations" for an Eastern Iowa...
Exports, imports important in Iowa
By Jeff Albright / Guest Editorial
When Iowans think about the economy of Iowa, few of us consider the importance of international trade for our...
Bug Soother insect repellent an overnight sensation
By Cindy Hadish
COLUMBUS JUNCTION -- Call it a super-"gnatural" success.
Freda Sojka’s natural bug repellent that she developed for her then 5-month-old grandson has exploded...
Entrepreneur goes global
By Pat Shaver
Photo by Rachel Jessen
CORALVILLE—Helen Jameson’s 25-year career working with international students across the country led her to start her own business in...