Entries by Eric Woolson

Register Columnist Highlights Des Moines Public Schools Fashion Class, St. Vincent de Paul Partnership

Des Moines Register columnist Daniel Finney tells the story of an alliance between the Des Moines Public Schools’ fashion design and merchandise class and the Des Moines Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to “upcycle” donated clothing. The class, St. Vincent de Paul’s retail staff and Rachel Link, an account manager with […]

Ontario School Bus Association Annual Magazine Includes Woolson Article on Leadership

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 […]

Baxter “Thrilled” with Committee Assignments; Named to Economic Development, Environmental Protection and Judiciary Roles

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 […]

The Concept Works Hosts This Month’s Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa “Ideas in Action” Series

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 […]

Puppy Jake Foundation to be Recognized Saturday at Iowa Barnstormers Military Appreciation Night

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 […]