Teresa George-Zenz has spent almost her entire life in Northwood, Iowa. Growing up, her family owned one of town’s several factories. And she followed their footsteps by spending the first part of her career working with the family business. But when the factory...
Kristen Lee had spent years working in marketing and advertising. And she had been successful doing it. Her agency was getting hired by a wide variety of businesses from all over the country and she was managing a team of 20. But in 2018, she decided it was time for a...
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdowns hurt many retail industries, but there were a few that actually saw their sales increase. Bookstores were one of them. Among big box and independent sellers alike, sales saw a surprising resurgence. Many Americans were...
The popularity of local and artisanal foods has seen a huge boom in the last decade. Consumers are increasingly paying more attention to what they eat, where it’s from, and how it’s made. From craft beer to locally sourced honey and beyond, almost...
Wineries are a great place for consumers to taste and experience the impressive process of wine making. From the grape growing and harvesting, to the fermentation and bottling, there is a whole lot that goes into making one of the world’s favorite beverages....
