Jan. 5, 2012 - In 2011, Corp! launched its first-ever Business Trends Survey. When we reported on the results in our Aug. 4, 2011, cover story, survey participants were as positive on their own companies as they are on the economy as a whole, with two-thirds expecting that business would increase moderately or even sharply during the next six months.

Dec. 14. 2011 - Have you noticed that things are moving much faster today than, say 10 years ago?  People are also moving faster today, trying to keep up with the faster speed of computers, e-mail and the internet.

July 28, 2011 - Recently, I read Adam Bryant’s column in the New York Times where he interviewed Barry Salzberg, global chief executive of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, about his important leadership lessons.

June 30, 2011 - Being engaged with family in a business model provides great opportunities for both conflict and shared success. Ignoring the family dynamics in the family business would be like ignoring the lava flow of an active volcano. You know it’s there and you must address it.

March 31, 2011 - How to compensate has been a dilemma since the hunting and gathering societies. From communism to capitalism, mankind has questioned the value of work, education, time and brawn. Even within capitalism, we range from “performance bonus” to “union scale” – a wide variety of employment reward systems to say the least.

March 17, 2011 - Even in an atmosphere where “government service” is in question, “government services” still need to be fulfilled. Someone has to take out the trash, wash the floors after demonstrations, and provide security when full-time resources are reduced. That’s where Manisha Dotson and her Nisha Industries show their stuff. Hopefully, she’s typical of the small beacons of light leading toward economic recovery.

Dec. 1, 2011 - With huge numbers of people unemployed and states strapped for cash, food insecurity – wondering where your family’s next meal is coming from – is a growing concern. Panera Bread, whose 1,500 bread-cafe stores are scattered throughout the country, is exploring one solution to the problem with its Panera Cares stores – part of a growing movement of community cafes that are very different from the traditional “soup kitchen.”

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June 8, 2011 -  Comedian and actor John Pinette entertained the attendees at the St. John Guild 51st Annual Fundraiser Dinner. Check out the photos for this great event!

June 18, 2010 - Corp! Magazine has partnered with Cascade Engineering and Davenport University to bring to you a two day Sustainable Business Practices Forum titled “Building Business Value and Enhancing Our Community via Sustainable Business Practices."