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Katy Brown
Age: 35 Occupation: Community Manager/ Business Development, Sculpt Greatest professional achievements: Exceeding $1 million in annual sales for MedLearn, including the creation of a new product for laboratory clients. Who are your mentors: Patrick Gavin (CEO, Consumer Media Network), Kate…
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing…
Elegance in simplicity
Local food spotlighted at Cobble Hill By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—It’s one part European sophistication,…
Infinity Contact grows staff, office space
Cedar Rapids company added 161 jobs last year By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Don’t call them a…
Startup shifts focus after first year of business
Needle Analytics hosts mapping contest By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—The founders of Needle Analytics think maps are…
A fresh start
Shelter House features food, janitorial businesses By Pat Shaver The shelter house offers more than just…
Six steps to tune your personal performance
By John Langhorne/Consulting January is over, so much for all those New Year’s resolutions, except those you…
Public investment leads to private growth
Corbett: “We have our second wind” By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the…
Why a casino is bad for Linn County business
By Scott Stines / Guest Editorial Linn County residents vote March 5 on a proposed…
It’s time Linn County
By Steve Gray and Drew Skogman / Guest Editorial On March 5, we will have…
Rising costs remain a health-care concern
By Tim Charles / Health Care CEO Employers are challenged to implement strategies and look…
Hayek praises growth and development
Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, UI poised for growth By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Last year was one of…
NewBo artist inspired by creative neighborhood
Poster art on display at new Gallery Bo By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Power to the…
Music lessons: Changing lives one note at a time
By Pat Shaver At West Music, every part of the store is a possible performance venue.…
Have a plan for retirement
By Tim Hawkins If you want to retire with confidence, you need to have and follow…
Scholarships crucial educating future leaders
By Lynette L. Marshall / Guest Editorial Rachel Revelez is the first person in her…