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Ladd Library prepares to open
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library’s new Ladd Library, a 21,000 square-foot branch at 3750...
Bornbach adds marketing services
Serial entrepreneur brings her experience to business coaching
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—You need to know what makes you special.
Theresa Bornbach, founder of Business and Talent Made Better,...
Tutoring startup growing, moves into CoLab
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—As a tutor and student at the University of Iowa, Thomas Hornbeck was overwhelmed.
So he and Hung Tran turned that frustration...
SelfBrand founder to speak in Cedar Rapids
Corridor Women Connect presents workshop
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Two cities can tell two very different branding lessons.
In the 1970s, New York City was struggling. It was nearing bankruptcy,...
Cracking jokes: Local comedy scene sees growing interest
By Pat Shaver
About three years ago, Iowa City was essentially jokeless.
Iowa City comic Tom Garland has opened locally for BJ Novak (famous for his role...
Mastering the four pillars of effective mentoring
By Gale Mote/Consulting
An extremely effective way to develop professional skills is to find a mentor who can coach and guide you in those areas where you want...
Implementing reform: Where to begin?
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—You have to start somewhere.
That theme applies to both personal wellness and the implementation of health care reform, which were main...
How the SBA serves underserved communities
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial
Each January, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each February, we celebrate important...
Iowa City gluten-free company’s sales increase
By Jessica Carbino
IOWA CITY – Anna Sobaski, owner of Breads From Anna, which makes gluten-free products, has seen a steady increase in sales ever...
Your brand is your most valuable asset
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting
Does your company have a brand champion?
Typically a brand champion is someone in a leadership position who embodies the brand promise and...