Success stories
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Jill Larsen’s Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center Sharpens Young Minds
‘Oh, to be a child again’ is the first thought that comes to mind when touring Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center in Norwalk, Iowa. The friendly, engaging staff and vibrant, colorful rooms filled...
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Bubba Restaurant Celebrates Economic Recovery with PRIDE
Pride is a common theme these days for Chris Diebel. The co-owner and managing partner of Bubba is proud of the restaurant industry’s resiliency and ongoing support of the LGBTQ community despite a...
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Integrative Counseling Services Benefits from Veridian PPP Loan
Since 2008 Integrative Counseling Solutions has reached out to Iowa communities and schools in need of mental health services. Its 12 licensed therapists serve nine Iowa school districts through...
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Des Moines' HoQ Restaurant Rebounds from COVID-19 Shutdown
Suman Hoque is a pioneer in Des Moines’ farm to table restaurant scene. His popular East Village restaurant, HoQ, established eight years ago, sources approximately 90 percent of its ingredients from...
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Primary Source Plans for the Future
Urbandale-based Primary Source remains optimistic as it plans for the future. First established in 1985, owner Mary Anne Kennedy bought the marketing promotions business in 1997, growing it into a...
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PPP Supports Pella Family-Owned Small Business
Lana Pol and her family-owned network of small businesses are fixtures in Pella, Iowa’s small business community. Her late father Wayne Geetings founded Geetings, Inc., a transportation company, in...
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River Music Experience Has a Mighty Big Impact on the Regional Economy
Tourism is a mighty big business along the Mississippi River. Popular attractions like The River Music Experience know this too well. The Davenport non-profit organization is a major player in the...