Eric Woolson, owner of The Concept Works, has written his first article for a Canadian publication with his article “The Drive to Lead Others” featured in the current issue of the Ontario School Bus Association’s annual magazine. The story notes that the description of leadership and its traits varies greatly because there’s no one-size-fits-all approach […]
URBANDALE – The Learning Post, an educational products retailer that has been described as a “candy store for teachers,” has been sold to a former Kum & Go executive, owner Monti Miller said today. The sale to Kym Howe of West Des Moines was completed Friday. “The Learning Post was the dream and creation of […]
WEST DES MOINES — Kelly Sharp, owner of the Heart of Iowa Market Place in historic Valley Junction, appeared on WOI-TV’s morning newscast today with anchor Sabrina Ahmed to talk about Christmas gift ideas. The Heart of Iowa Market Place, located at 211 Fifth St., West Des Moines, is an iconic local store that specializes […]
GARNER – State Rep.-elect Terry Baxter has been appointed to the Economic Development, Environmental Protection and Judiciary committees and named vice chair of the House Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee in the upcoming session of the Iowa General Assembly. “I couldn’t be happier with these assignments. In fact, I’m thrilled and looking forward to getting to […]
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — After 48 years in the family, Bill Wermerskirchen’s decision to retire and hand over the reins to his son, Billy, was the subject of a Star-Tribune feature story by reporter Liz Sawyer. As Sawyer notes, “Since 1931, Bill’s Toggery has been largely a family affair, owned and operated by two — and […]
The Concept Works is hosting this month’s Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa “Ideas in Action” forum, which features Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority General Manager Elizabeth Presutti as its speaker. “The Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa is a tremendous resource to help the public better understand where their tax dollars go, how cities, school […]
HINSDALE, Ill. — Steve Potter, owner of Hinsdale Clothiers, Ltd., had his eyes and mind firmly set on 50 years in business, but his heart had other ideas. Potter, who has spent 45 years in the men’s clothing business, underwent heart surgery in April and then suffered three strokes. He spent 52 days in the […]
DES MOINES –The Puppy Jake Foundation, a local non-profit organization that trains and provides service dogs for the combat veterans who need them, will be recognized Saturday at the Iowa Barnstormers‘ Fifth Annual Military Appreciation Night. The organization, founded by Des Moines businesswoman Becky Beach and Barnstormers principal owner Jeff Lamberti, takes its name from […]
Financial pressures created by the Great Recession and growing demands of pension and health care obligations have fueled an upturn in school districts weighing the benefits of outsourcing transportation services. Roger Moore of First Student, Tom O’Sullivan of the Cook-Illinois Corp., and Scott Allen of the Trans Par Group share their perspectives as Eric Woolson […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The decision to retire has prompted Leonard Cox, owner of Graves Cox & Company to close the downtown men’s clothing store that has been a familiar local name since 1888. “The clothing business is a young man’s game and getting more so. We’re doing the right thing,” said Cox, whose grandfather co-founded […]
