Monthly Archives: September 2013
Cupcake store owner expands business throughout the state
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR FALLS – After 15 years in graphic design and marketing, Natalie Brown wanted to get out from behind a computer.
“I had...
RecBob fades as NextStep.io develops
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS – What about Bob?
Those who follow the Corridor start-up scene may wonder about the fate of RecBob, the software program...
Lift off for retirement with personal savings
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Decades ago, workers could count on a company pension, Social Security and Medicare to carry them through retirement. Today’s...
Preparing for your estate plan
By Don Johnson / Guest Editorial
What do I need to bring with me to the initial appointment? This is a question that I often...
When your team spirit is in a rut
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
It is easy for a team to experience occasional down times where morale and team spirit is low. As...
Fab Lab to fill empty Von Maur space
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY— Those waiting to hear an announcement about a major retailer coming to the Sycamore Mall will find a very different...
The art of movement
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—Not everyone is born with the best attributes for dance, but everyone should dance, according to George de la Pena.
The benefits...
CR native returns to start brewery
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR RAPIDS – Quinton McClain is proud of the progress his hometown has made in the past decade, especially in the five...
Geonetric leaders to launch startup accelerator
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS – Geonetric and ImOn Communications leaders on Sept. 9 announced a new business accelerator to help launch startup companies in...
Raising capital: A primer for start-up companies
By Bill Daly / Guest Editorial
Iowa’s Creative Corridor has established a start-up community that is strong, vibrant and continuing to grow. As these start-ups...