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Sarah Gall

The Runnerā€™s Flat, Cedar Falls Sarah Gall is a passionate runner. Graduating from the University of Colorado on a cross-country scholarship, Sarah was invited to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team on two occasions. Taking what she learned in college and combining it with her passion (running), Sarah ventured out to see if the Waterloo/Cedar

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Shelly Zimmerman

SMC Ins Inc., Dumont Shelly Zimmerman had a great opportunity as a long-term employee of Harrison Thornburgh Insurance Inc. to buy the existing business from her retiring employer. From a small town storefront in Dumont, the agency had built up a strong book of business in crop insurance, property, casualty and health, among other lines. As

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Dave McLaren

  As Regional Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Center at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Dave was honored as the 2013 Iowa ā€œState Starā€ by the national association of Small Business Development Centers ā€“ Americaā€™s SBDC. Americaā€™s SBDC annually recognizes Small Business Development Center employees for demonstrating exemplary work performance, significantly contributing to the organizationā€™s

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Is an SBA 7(a) Loan the Right Business Financing Option for Right Now? – Blog post from Ryan Collins, a commercial lender with Lincoln Savings Bank

Is an SBA 7(a) Loan the Right Business Financing Option for Right Now? With the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reporting that 92% of small businesses have been negatively impacted by coronavirus pandemic, the Small Business Administration has become an even more critical financial resource. The SBAā€™s business relief Payroll Protection Program has captured

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Top Tips to Improve the Financial Wellness of Your Business by Paul Heath

January is Financial Wellness Month. Have you thought about the financial wellness of your business? I have counseled businesses for more than 30 years, and advise that financial wellness begins with a handle on your businessā€™ accounting so you know where you stand. Not sure where to start? Here are some helpful tips to help

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