Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Iowa Innovation Podcast finding its voice
25 Jun 2023
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Last month, Malia Gutenkauf was sitting in a recording studio, talking with two of her peers about new ways to invest and pay off debt.
Two weeks later, her story — and the story of her Cedar Rapids consulting company, Little Miss Finance — was being listened to by hundreds.
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