How a college student's pitch called Puente is reshaping what it means to market Hispanic-owned businesses in northwest Iowa, and what it taught her coach along the way.

Twenty years of OEI, my second year coaching. A night at Tom Bedell's former home, a family legacy, and what I hope to learn from this year's students.

I prefer sitting at empty tables at professional events—it's where I'm most comfortable. Over time, I've noticed who naturally includes others and who doesn't. These observations reveal character traits that matter in business: empathy, confidence, and collaborative spirit.