Friday, May 10, 2013
Faces in Business Spotlight Lisa Carter of Fit360.
Lisa Carter Fit360 www. fit360withlisa. Com 515-778-0029 Job Description: Lisa Carter is a NASM accredited, certified personal trainer. She also teaches group classes and enjoys helping people with their nutrition. What does your business offer? FIT 360 with Lisa offers individual training in the privacy of your own home or her training facility and small group training. She believes that personal training should be an affordable option for women who desire to get back into shape. When and how did your business launch ? My business started last September. However, at that time I was a dental assistant, and teaching classes at night. So I didn’t have amounts of time needed to put into FIT 360. Based on the interest I was having in my …
Monday, April 22, 2013
What Megan Sams of The Therapeutic Massage Center's parents always told her.
Megan Sams Therapeutic Massage Center 513 SW 3rd St, Ankeny 515-964-3934 What Does Your Business Offer? Therapeutic Massage Center offers massage therapy for relaxation, stress relief, pregnancy and reflexology. Three licensed massage therapists are on staff. The business is open Monday through Saturday and evenings by appointment. Therapeutic Massage Center has been located in the Heart of Uptown Ankeny for 14 years. Job Description I am a Licensed Massage Therapist. In the state of Iowa you are required to attend a school for massage therapy and then pass the National Board. After that you are required to attend continuing education courses to keep your license current. I give massages to help relieve pain, stress and everyday aches…
Friday, April 12, 2013
What does Tiffany Christensen do at Anytime Fitness and the best advice she has been given.
Tiffany Christensen Anytime Fitness at Prairie Trail 2505 SW White Birch Dr, Ste. F Ankeny, IA 50023 515.965.4246 www.anytimefitness.com Job Description: Support our members in reaching their fitness goals by providing a secure, welcoming, clean facility. Promote our Anytime Fitness club to people living and working in Ankeny. When and how did your place of business launch? We began pre-selling memberships in September 2011 and officially opened our doors for members to workout in November 2011. We are a family-owned, small business. My husband, boys and a few friends and family members hit the streets (literally) and delivered door hangers around neighborhoods to promote the launch of our business. What does your business offer? 24…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A health, wellness and protein shake bar is run by four Ankeny residents.
Four Ankeny residents recently opened Power Full Nutrition in Ames. Owners Carla Schultz and Mark Hensch said the new business is where anyone can find a path to wellness and 51 flavors of protein shakes. The three favorites of owners Carla Schultz and Mark Hensch and a customer on a recent Tuesday were Cinnamon Roll, a vanilla flavor; the Cookie Monster, on the cookies and cream list; and Funky Monkey, a chocolate treat. In addition to shakes, employees also offer wellness evaluations, a plan for meeting fitness goals and --- once renovations are complete --- will offer fitness classes in the upper level. In addition to shakes, employees also offer wellness evaluations, a plan for meeting fitness goals and --- once renovations are …
Monday, February 11, 2013
Have no fear — Ankeny Patch is here to help by pointing you in the right direction to finish your Valentine's Day shopping.
Alright, procrastinators, the day is almost here. As much as you want to avoid it, we're not going to recommend it. Just ask any guy who's ever let this impending love-filled holiday slip his mind. Many men are nodding in agreement right now. They've spent a Valentine's Day or two sleeping on the couch. As comfy as your couch may be, we don't want you to end up there this V-Day. To keep you in your bed where you belong, we rustled up this brief guide to some local spots that can snag that perfect gift for your special someone. The Flowers Start here, men — plain and simple. This one is a given and a tried-and-true route for gifting on Valentine's Day. Here's a couple places in Ankeny where you can make this happen — The Sweet Stuff The …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
“Four guys and a keg” are thinking big when they think small about turning their home brews into a commercial venture. It's the idea behind 515 Brewing Company, the latest entry into the booming local brew market.
The epiphany didn’t come to four central Iowa entrepreneurs until long after their first attempts at home brew passed the taste test with their friends and family. That was when Bailey Forrest and Brandon Criger, both of West Des Moines, along with Ryan Rost of Clive and Dave Ropte of Des Moines, attended a craft brewers’ conference that they decided their hobby brewing might translate into a for-profit venture. The idea has caught on across Iowa and the country in recent years; more than 300 similar ventures have launched nationally in the past 18 months. “Every home brewer has that thought, Maybe I could do this," Forrest said. “Ryan put that out to us, and that was the spark.” So they pooled their savings, cashing in retirement plans in…
Friday, December 14, 2012
America’s thirst for big brewers’ brands is waning. But that’s good news in Iowa, home to a growing crop of homegrown micro- and nanobreweries.
Four central Iowa entrepreneurs are thinking small. After their friends and family turned thumbs up to their home brews' rave reviews, they pooled their savings to take advantage of America’s growing fascination with hand-crafted beers. They’re like a growing number of entrepreneurs across the country, said Bailey Forrest, a co-founder of 515 Brewing Company with three of his friends, Brandon Criger, Ryan Rost and Dave Ropte. “Every home brewer has that thought, ‘Maybe I could do this,’ “ Forrest said. More than 300 similar ventures have launched nationally in the last 18 months, according to the Brewers Association, the national trade group that represents small, independent brewers. The four men’s goal isn’t to start small and grow big, …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Ankeny Business of the Week: Believe Hair Studio.
Ever wonder about the businesses in our community? What's the story behind them? What exactly do they do? To help you better know your Ankeny business community, Ankeny Patch recently kicked off a new weekly feature. We're highlight one local business to allow community residents to become better acquainted with the business owners, how the business started and what exactly they offer. Today, meet Ashley Rugerri, owner of Believe Hair Studio. This business, located at 326 S.W. Maple St., has been in Ankeny since July. Rugerri has been a stylist for four years. Believe Hair Studio is open Tuesday through Saturday, and hours are set according to appointments. Ankeny Patch: Tell us about your business. What do you specialize in? Ashley …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
One more chance to catch this week's Ankeny Business of the Week – Child and Family Vision Center.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Ankeny Business of the Week: Child and Family Vision Center.
Ever wonder about the businesses in our community? What's the story behind them? What exactly do they do? To help you better know your Ankeny business community, Ankeny Patch recently kicked off a new weekly feature. We're highlight one local business to allow community residents to become better acquainted with the business owners, how the business started and what exactly they offer. Today, meet Dr. Erik Romsdahl, owner of Child and Family Vision Center. This business, located at 2525 N. Ankeny Blvd. Ste. 109, has been in Ankeny for one year. Child and Family Vision Center is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Ankeny Patch: Tell us about your business. What do you specialize in? …
Bill Lenway
4:47 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013
Thank you Anytime Fitness and my trainer Deb. You're helping me live a healthy lifestyle! more ›