A decade of collaboration
November 17, 2010. I had no idea a chance meeting with Mike on the Mercy Hospital skywalk would lead to a decade of collaboration and …
Des Moines
When taking care of employees matters
I saw the newsflashes this afternoon about how Costco had just had a stellar November and beat analyst expectations. This despite their decision to stay …
Machines need TLC too….
My 11-year old snowblower began making harsh, jerky movements during its most recent use. Though I ignore the jerkiness for a bit, knowing oil etc. …
Do we care enough to buy-fresh-buy-local?
There has been a movement underway to return to buy-fresh-buy-local. Whether initiated as a corporate gesture with Des Moines’ campaign for “Buy into the circle” …
A Tale of two Johnstons
The citizens of Johnston came out in a democratic voice yesterday and denied the school board the ability to raise $51MM in debt via municipal …
When I built a business all on my own
“Let me tell you something. There are a whole bunch of hardworking people out there. If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that.
Immigration issues – revisited in DC
There isn’t time for comprehensive reform… surgical strikes through our immigration policy are necessary to protect our position in the global economy.
Entrepreneurship in the Arts
The Wizard of Oz presented by Ballet Des Moines under creative direction of Serkan Usta wowed audiences during Easter weekened 2012. An amazing performance that brought a large part of the Des Moines arts community, from Ballet and Civic Center to the Des Moines community orchestra is an event that celebrates the rich culture present right here in Des Moines and the passionate people who make it so.
Every business doesn't begin with millions in cash
There is ample news about the idea that popped into an entrepreneur’s head in the shower, the demo was created by lunch, VCs lined up …
Successful entrepreneurs evolve
I attended a very interesting and informative session on Capital Markets outlook sponsored by Mike Colwell @ the Biz. Presented by Matt Kinley of the …