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
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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
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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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