Monthly Archives: February 2013
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 --Â 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...