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Iowa Lean Consortium builds support network

By Katie Mills Giorgio CEDAR RAPIDS—Individuals across the state of Iowa working to implement Lean principles and practices in the workplace have teamed up to help others understand (and appreciate) their work. The statewide organization, called the Iowa Lean Consortium…

New year, new business

Indicators improving for 2014

New hot spots planned for Cedar Rapids

Corridor communities receive Main Street grants

Jim Conard

Vice President West Bank Age: 39 He’s a busy guy. Besides his long list of…

Jim Conard

Vice President West Bank Age: 39 He’s a busy guy. Besides his long list of…

Brian Coller

Assurance Partner Bergan Paulsen Age: 38 He’s got a never-say-no attitude. Brian Coller has worked…

LaNisha R. Cassell

Executive Director Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association Age: 39 When LaNisha R. Cassell first…

Jeff Capps

Executive Director Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity Age: 36 When Jeff Capps took the reigns…

Josh Busard

Assistant Planner Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department Age: 35 Josh Busard likes being green. Mr.…

Josh Busard

Assistant Planner Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department Age: 35 Josh Busard likes being green. Mr.…

Craig Brown

Associate Pastor First Lutheran Church Age: 37   Craig Brown uses his desire to help…

Branding: Do you think like a rock star?

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls What’s the difference between you and a rock star? It might…

Little changes can lead to big love

‘For the Love of Cities’ author conducts half-day workshop to promote advocacy By Sarah Binder The city…

UICCU sees continued growth

Credit union ranked No. 1 place to work By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR–A coupon for ice…

The flip side of flexibility

Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls Recently, I have been reading a lot of news about…

Photos: 2012 Forty Under 40 Awards Photo Booth

Photos: 2012 Forty Under 40 Awards Dinner

Cedar Rapids financial advisor among nation’s best

Some kids go to band camp, sports retreats or scouting trips. For the 16-year-old Tom…