Archive for August 2012
MCLELLAN: Build a website users will love
Less than 20 years ago, many businesses were wondering whether they needed a website. It seemed so far-fetched that any of their customers would ever do anything but show up at their store or pick …
Read MoreTHE ELBERT FILES: Wine trails, bike trails and golf trails?
Bill Dickens of the Iowa Golf Association (IGA) has an idea that needs to be pursued.
Golf in Iowa is cheap and easy compared with the rest of the country. In fact, you can play …
Read MoreGUEST OPINION: Reynolds has taken leadership stance on housing
As the 2012 election season heats up, presidential and congressional contenders have largely avoided any mention about housing or home ownership, even though the consensus among most economists is that there can be no long-term …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Jim Plagge
Jim Plagge was named president and CEO of Bank Iowa Corp. in early June. He took the position held by Stan Honken, who retired July 1, and who continues to serve on the holding company’s …
Read MoreA diplomatic merger
A Des Moines nonprofit that encourages average citizens to get involved with people from other countries has merged with a similar group in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy will become a division …
Read More2012 Women Business Owner of the Year: Teresa Van Vleet-Danos
CEO & owner, Rowat Cut Stone and Marble Co.
Let’s just say that Teresa Van Vleet-Danos is rock-solid.
The Business Record’s Woman Business Owner of the Year has been a steady presence at Rowat Cut …
Read More2012 Women of Influence Winner: Carmela Brown
Legislative advocate/lobbyist
Carmela Brown walked into a summer-quiet cafeteria at the Iowa Capitol, and the only occupied table emptied as old acquaintances greeted her.
Not surprising, maybe, given that Brown has been a presence at …
Read More2012 Women of Influence Winner: Terry Hernandez
Executive director, Chrysalis Foundation
Terry Hernandez says she always stops to assist drivers stopped on the road.
“There are just so many opportunities to do small things like that, that I like to encourage people …
Read More2012 Women of Influence Winner: Laura Hollingsworth
President & publisher, The Des Moines Register
When Laura Hollingsworth was 23, she wrote her goal on a scrap of paper: become a publisher by the age of 40.
“I carried around that tattered piece …
Read More2012 Women of Influence Winner: Nichola Schissel
Former vice president (retired), Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Nichola “Nicky” Schissel has accomplished far more than simply furthering her organizations’ goals during her varied career. She has been – and continues to …
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