Biz 417 July/August 2026

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Biz 417 July/August 2026

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How a Spelling Bee Builds Culture at Grooms Office Environments

How the Annual Spelling Bee at Grooms Office Environments builds company culture.
Chris Bryant
People

How Chris Bryant's Authenticity Helped Him Achieve His Potential

Over the past 25 years, Chris Bryant has built a reputation as a real estate broker and business coach for Murney Associates.

mar 2026
Jared Johnson
Companies

Jared Johnson of Mostly Serious Explains Vibe Coding

As generative AI continues to make a stir, vibe-coding becomes a viable option for building websites. But what is it, exactly?

mar 2026
Dr. Cherie Norman
People

The Culture-First Strategy That Helped Transform Cowden Elementary

At Cowden Elementary, a Ron Clark Academy–inspired model transformed a once-struggling school by reshaping culture, not curriculum.

mar 2026
Laine Scholz
People

Why Laine Scholz Created Women Entrepeneurs in Food and Beverage

When she saw a gap in networking opportunities for people like her—women business owners working in the food industry—Laine Scholz took...

mar 2026 | People, Women in Business

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