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Entrepreneurs share success stories at forum

By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE--Stacie Sefton and husband, Jon, realized they were entrepreneurs after working their way up in corporate jobs. “We had a vision and a...

Downtown Iowa City high rises unveiled

By Pat Shaver The corner of College and Gilbert streets in Iowa City will eventually be a vibrant downtown corner. Whether that includes New Pioneer Co-op, movie theaters, restaurants,...

Why storytelling is vital to your brand

Heather Rast/Tree Full of Owls Storytelling is as ancient as the campfire. Every inclusive and self-reliant group and brand has its own unique story heritage. Those...

Readers select 2012 Most Influential

Jones, Mason top list again By Gigi Wood Clay Jones has made the list every year since it was started in 2005. The chairman, president and CEO...

What clients really want in their service providers

Dennis Schrag/Tree Full of Owls Affability. Availability. Ability. It was nothing serious. A very minor medical issue that I had been putting off. I had procrastinated...

How to get the flywheel turning

Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls One of my greatest challenges (and treasured rewards) is helping organizations make significant, positive cultural change. The process is similar...

Five big ideas compete to earn funding

By Sarah Binder CORRIDOR--After 10,550 votes were cast, five ideas were selected to pitch. The region’s first Dream Big Grow Here contest includes everyone from a 17-year old skateboard...

The man behind the brand

By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS--Dan Schuster’s company is one of the less­er-known businesses that has benefited from growth in Cedar Rapids’ historic New Bo and...

What Main Street means to Marion

By Sarah Binder MARION--Marion Square Park is surrounded on three sides by small, local businesses, including one of Gae Sharp-Richardson’s, but she calls it an...

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