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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,”...

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