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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...

The business of basketball

Coach Bluder leads team to success By Pat Shaver Lisa Bluder admits she can get passionate. That passion could be the reason she has been one of...

Nolte named ICAD president

By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY -- There will be increased regional collaboration. When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development Group last year,...

Augusta Restaurant hopes to expand

By Pat Shaver Nestled in the small town of Oxford sits a restaurant serving foods from two different worlds. Homemade Iowa favorites and traditional dishes from...

Pheasant hunting business growing

Company starts hatchery, preserve on livestock farm By Pat Shaver RIVERSIDE—Highland Hideaway Hunting’s business concept is right on target. The 13-year old Riverside business has continued to...

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