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Is the open office format bad?
By Jen Neumann / Guest Column
No, but your culture might not be right for it — yet.
A lot of articles are being published about...
Continuity the goal as VenuWorks takes over CR promotion
The McGrath Amphitheatre shown shortly after its opening in 2014. The amphitheatre is one of several Cedar Rapids venues managed by VenuWorks. PHOTO LIVEGIGSHOTS.COM.
By Dave...
Six ways to change your workplace by saying thanks
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column
Every day I work with words, helping clients articulate more effective messages. My mission is to help them speak...
Meet 2018’s C-Suite Awards honorees
This year's C-Suite Award honorees pose for a photo following a Nov. 7 luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Shown from left are Jeff...
Chief Marketing Officer of the Year: Julie Staker
Julie Staker
VP for Admission & Marketing
Coe College
Chief Marketing Officer of the Year
Nominated by David McInally, President, Coe College
Julie Staker’s path to graduating from Coe...
Chief Technology Officer of the Year: Jeff Miller
Jeff Miller
Chief Technology & Distribution Officer
Van Meter Inc.
Chief Technology/Information/Security Officer of the Year
Nominated by Bailey Cole, Learning & Development Coordinator, Van Meter
Jeff Miller’s business...
Chief Operating Officer of the Year: Ken Kremer
Ken Kremer
Chief Operating Officer
Involta
Chief Operating Officer of the Year
Nominated by Lauren McNally, Marketing & Events, Involta
COO of the Year Ken Kremer has been a...
Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year: Angie Hoover
Angie Hoover
Chief Human Resource Officer
CarePro Health Services
Chief Human Resources/Diversity Officer of the Year
Nominated by Katie Dostal, Senior Business Development Specialist, CarePro Health Services
Angie Hoover’s...
Chief Financial Officer: Shari DeMaris
Shari DeMaris
Senior Vice President & CFO
Hills Bank & Trust Co.
Chief Financial Officer of the Year
Nominated by Dwight Seegmiller, President & CEO, Hills Bank &...
Big data and the future of VA Health Care
By Judith Johnson-Mekota / Guest Column
As director of a VA Health Care System, I’m often asked two general questions: “Where is the VA headed,”...