After many years in the public school system, sister-in-laws Alena Phillips and Jamie Porter began exploring outside opportunities. They loved teaching, but the public school system that they were a part of was not conducive to their lifestyles. After exploring different avenues, Alena and Jamie established HomeGrown Christian Learning Center in March 2023. They began […]
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In the Spring of 2006, Mike and Melanie Seals took a leap of faith and planted a strawberry field. Since then, they have expanded their operations and opened Country Roads Meat Market. Their journey has been full of ups and downs, but their strong foundation of faith has kept them steady. Beginnings For 17 years,
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Alex Pettit, PharmD, grew up in Union County and knew he wanted to return there after schooling. So, after Alex finished schooling, he returned to Union County and joined the Medicap Pharmacy team in Creston, IA. When asked about why he wanted to purchase the pharmacy, Alex said that he āknew a couple of years
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Bella Capelli, owned and operated by Jenay Sullivan in Hiawatha, is a salon with nine individual suites that provide a unique experience for each client. Becoming a cosmetologist was a lifelong dream for Jenay. By twelve years old, she was set on going to cosmetology school to become a hairstylist. To kickstart her career, Jenay
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Opened in 2023, Maxsimizer Welding is a professional welding, metal fabrication, and machine workshop based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Behind the scenes is Max Franks, an experienced welder and fabricator. In 2012, right after high school, Max began his welding career. After a few years in the industry, he shifted his focus to heavy equipment
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Groom Curriculum was founded in 2022 with a clear vision: āto create a program that provides accessible education for aspiring groomers, equipping them with the tools needed to build successful, sustainable careers.ā Founded by three passionate, entrepreneurial-minded women, Groom Curriculum was destined for success. The three founders are Sierra Elbert, a Professional Grooming Expert; Patricia
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SBDC Guidance Spurs Colony Acres Family Farm’s Agritourism Expansion Success Written by: Darren Miller (/people/darren-miller) ā University of Iowa JPEC For more than 15 years, Colony Acres Family Farm in North Liberty, Iowa, saw growth and potential. But when it was time to add a barn as an epicenter of its agritourism business, Dean and Katie Colony
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In August 2024, Mitchell Fox, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, launched LogIQ Hunt, an innovative app designed for the future of hunting. Having used various hunting apps in the past, Fox recognized there was a better way to hunt. With his background in research and development and agricultural technology, Fox began crafting a business plan
Legends Bar and Grill, under the leadership of Conner Lee, is more than just a sports bar; it is a vibrant hub that serves delectable food and brews while fostering a strong sense of community in Clinton, Iowa. Beyond the bar, Clinton also manages a small property company, solidifying his position as a multifaceted entrepreneur.
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I am Gloria Henriquez, a Latina immigrant who came to the USA in 1999 to Hempstead, NY. There, I worked in different workplaces until 2004, when I began working for a fast food chain. This opportunity allowed me to gain a lot of experience, starting in a cashier position and climbing the ladder until becoming
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