Archive for December 2015
50-50 in 2020 is enrolling for the 2016 Blueprint for Winning Academy
On The Rise: 12-28-15
The Elbert Files: Schools don’t share tax gain
“Can you believe it?” said a voice from behind as I left the downtown library and headed west on Grand Avenue. It was my old friend K.C.
“Believe what?” I said. “If you mean the …
Read MoreMcLellan: Have you dreamed big?
In last week’s column, we walked through the first half of creating your plan for 2016: looking back at what worked and what didn’t work for 2015. Reviewing our accomplishments and where we stumbled matters.…
Read MoreGitomer: Why goals go unmet
My mother never went to Europe.
She talked about it, dreamed about it — even opened a travel agency at age 55. Never got there. She died 15 years later, never achieving the goal. Oh, …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Michael Gillen
While you were trying to decide whether to add the tri-foam and turbo dry cycles to your last car wash, Michael Gillen was thinking about new ways to amp up what used to be a …
Read MoreLeadership changes in 2015
New leaders emerged in Central Iowa as businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations put new people in top positions. Here are some key changes that occurred last year.
Culture
Iowa native David Chivers, 39, formerly chief …
Read More15 Top Deals of 2015
Dealmakers are extraordinary problem solvers. Often, we admire them for their vision and ability to create something great. Sometimes, however, they are forced to use their skills to keep a bad thing from getting worse.…
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-25-15
15 Top Deals of 2015
A look back at the top deals that shaped the business community in 2015.
Focus: Year in Review
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…Read MoreEvent Jan. 26: Ames Chamber event to feature Musberger, Fraschilla
The Ames Chamber of Commerce will review its 2015 successes and discuss coming events at a $100-a-ticket event at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Jack Trice Stadium’s Sukup South End Zone. Big 12 commentators Fran …
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