Monthly Archives: March 2013
AMTek Microwaves expands
Industrial microwaves built in Cedar Rapids used around the world
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—The company celebrated its 10th anniversary with an 15,600-square-foot expansion.
Days after marking 10 years...
Strong organizations require effective boards
By Regenia Bailey/Consulting
Just as successful businesses and efficient local governments are integral to thriving communities, strong, high-performing nonprofit organizations contribute to a region’s success...
Streb Construction using GPS technology
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY — A local construction company is using GPS technology to guide it.
Streb Construction, an Iowa City business that completes paving...
Pathways offers alternative to nursing home
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—Anne Peacock’s mother, Ruth, has been a regular at Pathways Adult Day Health Center for nine years.
Ruth, now 91, was diagnosed with dementia. Anne...
Altorfer plans West Branch location
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—After seeing growing demand in southeast Iowa, Altorfer, Inc. is planning a full-service agriculture facility in West Branch. Construction is expected to begin this spring,...
Exporting can help businesses expand, create jobs at home
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial
In today's global economy, selling around the world can bring large rewards. It just makes good business sense to...
Urban farm brings flood plain back to life
By Sarah Binder
Looking at empty plots west of the Cedar River, Matt Meyer sees opportunity.
Mr. Meyer is the director of Cultivate Hope, a project organized by community  development...
Three steps to an effective elevator speech
By Greg Dardis/Consulting
Have you ever left a social function with the nagging suspicion that, despite a roomful of smart and successful business people, you failed to exchange...
Long-term savings questions to consider
By Tim Hawkins/Consulting
Financial professionals often follow two rules of thumb when providing clients with financial advice.
First, they suggest clients save as much as possible...
Rustic Iron Bar & Grill opens in North Liberty
Restaurant located in former Okoboji Grill building
By Pat Shaver
NORTH LIBERTY—Chuck Cathey has worked in food service for most of his career.
He has owned two restaurants, one in Fairfield...