Becka Owen has owned and operated Blooming Acres, a floral shop in the historic First Street Building the heart of Mount Vernon, for years. But last year, a new opportunity presented itself when a large space opened up in the same building.
By Katie Mills Giorgio, - correspondent Business News Nov. 11, 2022 6:30 am1130d ago
Becka Owen has owned and operated Blooming Acres, a floral shop in the historic First Street Building the heart of Mount Vernon, for years. But last year, a new opportunity presented itself when a large space opened up in the same building.
By Steve Gravelle, - correspondent Business News Nov. 4, 2022 6:45 am1137d ago
Winter’s imminent arrival means things are about to get busy at A-Maizing Kustoms, where Lynn Williams helps customers prepare their snowmobiles for the season.
By Rob Merritt, - NewBoCo Business News Oct. 31, 2022 5:45 am1141d ago
One year in, Kiva Iowa provides loans to dozens of Iowa business owners
By Katie Mills Giorgio, - correspondent Business News Oct. 21, 2022 10:20 am1151d ago
The Shop, carrying women’s clothing and accessories, opened at the end of September.
By Steve Gravelle, - correspondent Business News Oct. 14, 2022 12:45 pm1158d ago
Managing online inventory is “almost a whole separate business” for the Haunted Bookshop owners.
By Katie Mills Giorgio, - correspondent
Business News Oct. 8, 2022 6:30 am1164d ago
Hanna Hinrichsen knows the power of keeping the kids busy with fun, interactive playtime.
By Bobby Hansen
Business News Oct. 8, 2022 6:30 am1164d ago
A good culture is imperative, and continuous effort should be made established. Business must prioritize its culture, often referred to as the backbone of the company.
By Steve Gravelle, - correspondent
Business News Sep. 30, 2022 5:30 am1172d ago
The Styling Station opened Oct. 1, 2018.
By Katie Mills Giorgio, - correspondent
Business News Sep. 16, 2022 10:27 am1186d ago
Pancheros Mexican Grill started 30 years ago, it served what the fast-casual restaurant chain’s founder and president, Rodney Anderson, called a Chicago-style burrito.
By Steve Gravelle, - correspondent
Business News Sep. 9, 2022 6:00 am1193d ago
Cedar Rapids at-home business designs eye patches for those with amblyopia, fatigue
By Katie Mills Giorgio, - correspondent
Business News Sep. 1, 2022 10:57 am1201d ago
When Katy Herbold decided to open her own coffee shop and book store a few years ago, she knew she wanted to ensure everyone felt OK walking through the door.
By Michael Chevy Castranova, - The Gazette
Business News Sep. 1, 2022 2:04 pm1201d ago
The Gazette’s next Business Breakfast panel of the year, “A Small Business Tool Kit for 2023,” will bring together a group of people who know small business first hand.
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Business News Aug. 19, 2022 12:20 pm1214d ago
From the retail clothing chain that produced T-shirts proclaiming “Sex, drugs and Rockwell Collins” and the image of a cat on its hind legs holding a ray gun with the line “Pew pew pew” now comes “Davenport: More than just a great sofa.”
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