Archive for June 2011
What’s right with kids
Kids! I don’t know what’s wrong with these kids today! Kids! Who can understand anything they say? … Why can’t they be like we were, Perfect in every way? What’s the matter with kids today? …
WHO’s Van and Bonnie provide good branding model
I was listening to WHO radio earlier this week, and Bonnie confessing that she’d been a “bad girl” in high school because she had a somersault race during study hall had me laughing out loud. …
Secret bank accounts and the LinkedIn mania
Dear Mr. Berko:
I have two questions. I was able to get shares of LinkedIn at the initial public offering (IPO) price and bought more after the opening at a much higher price. What do …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Randy Knudtson
Tell me about the Leadership Network.
The Leadership Network is the greatest group of people I think I’ve ever been associated with. It’s a group that has been around for quite a few years. I’ve …
Read MoreTheisen’s plans big footprint in Indianola
Theisen’s Inc. would have come to Indianola sooner, but the farm-supply business was busy expanding elsewhere in Iowa, says co-owner Chris Theisen.
When the Dubuque-based company’s 65,000-square-foot store opens this fall in Indianola, it will …
Read MoreLegislation shines spotlight on outside counsel contracts
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is advocating legislation it says would promote more accountability and transparency in the hiring of private law firms by the state.
Originally introduced as House File 563, …
Read MoreA professional coach makes no apologies
Corbin Stone didn’t learn soccer from a paid coach or on an organized team.
Stone lived in London, Ontario, until he was 12. There, soccer was played on the streets. Recreational leagues and clubs did …
Read More4 web-based programs small businesses can utilize
Small businesses have a variety of free or relatively inexpensive tools available online to help them plan, collaborate and keep organized. Here’s a look at four services that small companies can use to their advantage.…
Harnessing the Energy
Jerry Crawford sat nervously at courtside.
About 90 minutes remained before the team he owned, the Iowa Energy, took the floor for the second game of the best-of-three NBA Developmental League (NBADL) finals.
In between …
Read MoreWhy the Iowa Chops flopped
If the Iowa Cubs are the gold standard for how to run a sport franchise in Des Moines, the former Iowa Stars and Iowa Chops American Hockey League (AHL) franchise is probably the lead standard …