IOWA

Sandy Navalesi will be retiring at the end of July and selling her downtown Iowa City women’s boutique, Dulcinea. Clare Mummey, who is a stylist at Bella Salon & Spa in east Iowa City, will purchase the store and take over Aug. 1. Corridor Business Journal

For photographer Amy Clark, the magic of capturing a good photo is knowing where her subjects will sniff, how fast they’ll make chase, and the exact moment they’ll flash a very toothy grin. Clark is owner of Nose Art Studios, an on-location pet photography business that specializes in canine photo shoots. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

May Paoli never would have guessed that a bit of cold weather would inspire a new business venture. Now she is owner of Whoa Nelli, which sells homemade cleaning products made from simple ingredients and essential oils. Cedar Rapids Gazette

NATION

Research from the Working Mother Research Institute suggests that women are less likely to receive advice from a mentor or information about their career path. Fortune

L’Oreal SA has named the first female president of its flagship cosmetics label, elevating Delphine Viguier-Hovasse to the top job at the world’s biggest beauty brand. Fortune