Small Biz Friday: Hampton Iowa
Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce kicked of the Buy One Product Local Campaign in January of 2012. They encouraged all the residents of Greater Franklin County to buy one product locally, and suggested they start with toilet paper. Why does this campaign work? Because toilet paper is something everyone can relate to. The toilet…
Snow Day
Today I was scheduled to attend the Central Iowa Tourism Region quarterly meeting at Prairie Meadows. I came down the day before and attended the Tourism Legislative Showcase at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and made arrangements to stay at my uncle’s house in Colfax. (I brought his sister, my mom, with me so they could…
Watch your heart friends
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Sunday Funday
We have an ice storm going on right now. So this day, I’ve stayed home and cleaned out my email inbox, worked on my portfolio, and shared a few links. I missed Small Biz Friday this week, I was working on a series of Main Street awards and that writing was a priority. I promise…
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Teacher Requests Bloggers Help
Erin Olson is a teacher of AP Language and Composition. She’s originally from Hampton, Iowa and now teaches in NW Iowa. She spoke at the 140 Character Conference in Des Moines and moved us all to tears. She has now asked for my helped. She’d like me to reach out to bloggers and see if…
Why We Honor Dr. King
Today is a day we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. A day of reflection, what his life may mean to us 45 years after his death. There are many quotes by Dr. King and one of my favorites is: “Another way that you love your enemy is this: When the opportunity presents…
Small Biz Friday: ABCM Corporation
ABCM Corporation has chosen to keep their home office in Hampton, Iowa. They began in 1961 with the idea there was a better way to care for our elderly. To date, they have grown to 30 long-term care facilities, 23 independent and assisted living facilities, 11 outpatient therapy centers, 7 durable medical equipment stores and…
Survey SAYS …
We are in the planning stages for the next State of Now Des Moines (this spring in Des Moines) and need your help. This is a five question survey, your answers will help determine when we will have the next #140confDM. We appreciate you taking a minute to answer the five questions! Click here to…
Small Biz Friday: Sukup Family Foundation
Sukup Manufacturing Company has been in business for 50 years. Located in the small town of Sheffield, Iowa, and with no intention of moving, Sukup Mfg. Co. employs local people. Over 30% of their employees have been on the job for over 10 years; that’s a testament to the workplace environment! Sukup Manufacturing Co. is…