Steve Gravelle's stories
Cindy Garlock: Setting an example, changing students’ lives
“If there’s one word I use to describe myself, I would say ‘persistence,’” said Cedar Rapids School Board President Cindy Garlock. “That’s a close relative to ‘stubborn.’” Ms. Garlock’s resume might also bring to mind “resilience” and “adaptability.” The career…
Business’ best friend
Leash on Life isn’t a pet store, it’s a pet supply store. The distinction means…
How Sólás H2O went from idea to national brand in under a year
“We’re kind of in the top three of canned water right now,” Mark Pattison said.…
Adapt and evolve: The future of the Corridor’s downtown districts
Employers and landlords are edging toward the future of the Corridor’s downtowns. “They’re trying to…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: World Class Industries
World Class Industries draws on its historic strengths to weather the new economy’s wave of…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: CRST International Inc.
Coordinating shippers’ needs with its drivers’ career preferences is crucial to maintaining CRST International Inc.’s…
2023 Women of Influence: Stacie Osako
Stacie Osako’s title appears familiar, but at Informatics, Inc., “CEO” stands for chief experience officer,…
2023 Women of Influence: Cristiane AbouAssaly
Cristiane AbouAssaly has always recognized the importance of connections. “I’m very relationship-driven,” Ms. AbouAssaly said…
CBJ Newsmakers: Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
TrueNorth builds legacy from within
“Our culture is what we call One TrueNorth,” said Jason Smith, CEO of the Cedar…
Kirkwood Community College partners with CID to offer new avionics program
Even amid a highly competitive labor market for aircraft mechanics, Matt Wolford wasn’t too concerned…
National and local supply chain and workforce woes tied together
As Corridor businesses feel their way through the third year of an economy upended by…
Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects
In our new COVID reality, even a rapid economic recovery from a global pandemic has…
Newsmakers: Residential rebound
JAN 11 Corridor residential developers and city planners enter 2021 cautiously optimistic after weathering months…
Corridor employers sorting out challenges and opportunities
“There’s an element of learning to live with some version of what COVID is,” said…
Ruthina Malone: Going above and beyond
Ruthina Malone Administrator University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychological…