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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...

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