KOHLER, Wis. – After working 48 years at the men’s clothing business founded by his grandfather in 1909, Art Imig recently decided it was time to do something different. The only question was whether the right person or people could be found to take over the Art Imig’s store at the Shops of Woodlake. Imig […]
DiMare Fresh, an 85-year-old family business that started with three Italian immigrants and a single pushcart in Boston to become a vertically integrated grower, packer and wholesaler that reaches 90 percent of Americans is featured in an article written by Eric Woolson for the fall issue of The Tomato Magazine. “What an honor it was […]
America’s leading bus manufacturers — Collins Bus Corp., Blue Bird Corp. and Thomas Built Buses — may have different opinions about their products but they strongly agree on the value that factory tours deliver to all parties involved, writes Eric Woolson in the August issue of School Transportation News. Read more in “An Opportunity to […]
Two of America’s top chefs share their perspectives on the carrot’s growing popularity on restaurant dinner plates in an article written by Eric Woolson for the Summer 2013 issue of Carrot Country magazine. Chef Brian Huston of The Publican in Chicago’s West Loop and Chef Matt Kuerbis, who teaches at the world-renown Le Cordon Bleu […]
“For Dutch Valley Growers, a tight-knit cooperative about an hour south of Chicago, the secret behind eight decades of remarkable stability and consistent success comes down to a knack for rolling with the flow.” Eric Woolson, owner of The Concept Works, writes about the success cooperative that now includes third- and fourth-generation members in the […]
WEST DES MOINES — West Des Moines Mayor Steve Gaer today announced his campaign for re-election, pledging to continue to encourage a smart-growth strategy and a city budget that focuses on important quality-of-life issues such as recreation, public safety, transportation and the environment. “I’ve been honored to work for West Des Moines’ citizens and businesses […]
EDINA, Minn. – The challenges of balancing a two-state retail operation, even a successful one, have prompted the closing of an Edina men’s clothing store, which will sell its entire inventory as its owner focus their resources on their Iowa flagship and online business. “Difficult challenges often lead to difficult decisions. They also create opportunities,” […]
Nicolet Farms, a 65-year-old operation rooted firmly in the ancient sedge swampland muck of northeastern Wisconsin, proves the only thing that stays the same is change. The farm operation founded by P.W. Williams and Pres Plumb, Jr., and led by current owner Mike Rupiper is featured in the cover story written by Eric Woolson in […]
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of Iowa homeschool families will converge at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Feb. 26, for the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators’ sixth annual Homeschool Day at the Capitol. The NICHE Homeschool Day at the Capitol typically attracts about 1,000 home educating parents and students. “Our annual event has had […]
GENEVA, Ill. – After nearly 88 years in business in the same location, Erday’s will sell its entire inventory and close its doors, president Victor Erday III said today. The store’s inventory sale opens to the public on Thursday. Erday’s, located at 10 N. Third St., will be open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays, […]
