Monthly Archives: May 2013
Is my career doomed before my first billable hour?
By Wei-erh Chen
Depending on how you look at it, my future career prospects in the law are either right on track or dismally bleak.
As...
Genova CEO persevered, receives honor
By Pat Shaver
CORRIDOR--Attending graduate school and raising three young boys on her own was almost too much for Dawn Ainger.
When she became a single...
Nonprofit board meetings need planning, discipline, reflection
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Nonprofit organizations often struggle with meeting attendance, complaints about the length of board meetings and dysfunctional member behavior and...
Give a better wedding toast with these five tips
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
You sip your water, grab your champagne and take the microphone. The din in the room softens and eyes...
#25: World Trend Financial
57% growth
City: Iowa City
Founded: 1991
www.worldtrendfps.com
3rd time on the list
This is World Trend Financial’s third time on the Fastest Growing Companies list.
The company first appeared...
#24: Collective Data
59% growth
City: Cedar Rapids
Founded: 1997
www.collectivedata.com
1st time on the list
Looking past the surface is difficult for most businesses, but for Collective Data Inc., it’s the...
#23: CEC Communications Engineering Company
62.9% growth
City: Hiawatha
Founded: 1946
www.cecinfo.com
1st time on the list
Founded in Cedar Rapids as a small radio repair shop in 1946, CEC got its start by...
#22: Centro
64.4% growth
City: North Liberty
Founded: 1970
www.centroinc.com
1st time on the list
Building prosperous relationships between businesses and focusing on a quality product is what has moved Centro...
#21: Neumiller Electric
67.7% growth
City: Iowa City
Founded: 2003
www.neumillerelectric.com
1st time on the list
Neumiller Electric is a full-service electrical contracting firm that strives in all aspects of electrical contracting....
#20: Hawkeye Communications/Fandel Alarms
75% growth
City: Hiawatha
Founded: 1968
hawkeye-communication.com
1st time on the list
Located in Hiawatha, Hawkeye Communications/Fandel Alarms provides a variety of products and services related to security and...