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Kate Beihl
Age: 37 Occupation: Marketing director, OPN Architects Inc. Greatest professional achievements: More than a project or award, I think the greatest professional achievements are the relationships that I’ve built with friends, colleagues and collaborators over the years. I’ve been lucky…
Alliance Claims Solutions expands, adds up to 200 new jobs
By Sarah Binder HIAWATHA–With a new year comes new jobs. That’s the case at Alliance…
A story of American immigration, hope
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls When I was a small boy, I knew an old lady…
Area retailers report steady holiday sales
By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder CORRIDOR–Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are…
Shriver returns to Eco Lips
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS–He’s a born entrepreneur. From the start, Steve Shriver wanted to…
The value of simplicity
Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls Did you know consumers are willing to pay more for simpler…
Entrepreneurs share success stories at forum
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE–Stacie Sefton and husband, Jon, realized they were entrepreneurs after working their…
Downtown Iowa City high rises unveiled
By Pat Shaver The corner of College and Gilbert streets in Iowa City will eventually be…
Why storytelling is vital to your brand
Heather Rast/Tree Full of Owls Storytelling is as ancient as the campfire. Every inclusive and self-reliant…
Readers select 2012 Most Influential
Jones, Mason top list again By Gigi Wood Clay Jones has made the list every…
What clients really want in their service providers
Dennis Schrag/Tree Full of Owls Affability. Availability. Ability. It was nothing serious. A very minor…
How to get the flywheel turning
Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls One of my greatest challenges (and treasured rewards) is helping…
Five big ideas compete to earn funding
By Sarah Binder CORRIDOR–After 10,550 votes were cast, five ideas were selected to pitch. The region’s first…
The man behind the brand
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS–Dan Schuster’s company is one of the lesser-known businesses that has…
What Main Street means to Marion
By Sarah Binder MARION–Marion Square Park is surrounded on three sides by small, local businesses,…
In life, it is not the elephants
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Every time a person with an automatic weapon kills several people in…