Posts by Madison Taiber

You Don’t Have To by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development January 2023 Newsletter Article The calendar has flipped once again and so begins a month, perhaps longer, of screwing up the dates on letters, checks, etc. It sometimes takes me a while to catch on to change, even if it happens…

Be True to Your… by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development December 2022 Newsletter Article In December of 1963 a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love peaked on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at #6. The song was entitled “Be True to Your School”. The band, one of the most critically…

Winding Down & Ramping Up by Ryleah Cross, CRPC | 2022 Grimes Chamber Board Chair & Edward Jones Financial Advisor November 2022 Newsletter Article As I start to close the chapter on 2022, I have been reflecting on the amazing things we have accomplished as a chamber this year. As of this article we have…

The Importance of Showing Up by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com October 2022 Newsletter Article I took a trip to my hometown recently to visit my family and to catch up with some old friends. For those who know me, or have read some of my past articles, you may already know I come from…

The Opportunity to Grow by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development September 2022 Newsletter Article In recent months I’ve had the great pleasure of working with a group of accomplished individuals from a variety backgrounds, industries and organizations on a community initiative that we look forward to introducing in the coming…

Summer is Coming to a Close! by Ryleah Cross | Edward Jones – Ryleah Cross; Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Board Chair August 2022 Newseltter Article As the calendar turns to August my thoughts immediately go to the start of the school year. New opportunities for my kids, new teachers, new friends to be made,…

Adventure Is Out There! by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO Grimes Chamber & Economic Development July 2022 Newsletter Article As I pen this article, I am in the process of travelling to St. Louis, Missouri. The reason for the trip is to attend a surprise 80th birthday party for my Aunt Margaret; a sweet person who…

Summertime Memories! by Ryleah Cross, Edward Jones – Ryleah Cross, Board Chair of Grimes Chamber & Economic Development June 2022 Newsletter Article Growing up I have the best memories that came from the summertime. The last day of school brought much excitement and joy around the possibilities of the next couple months that were free…

May Flowers Bring Summer Fun! by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development May 2022 Newsletter Article Just about everyone has heard the timeless phrase “April showers bring May flowers.”  Per a three-minute research session, it appears that the origin of the phrase dates back to an English poet names Thomas Tusser. He wrote…

Volunteer Your Time! by Ryleah Cross, Edward Jones – Ryleah Cross, Board Chair of Grimes Chamber & Economic Development April 2022 Newsletter Article Spring is here and with warmer days and sunshine lasting further into the evening I am starting to feel the excitement of the opportunities in the community. One of my favorite parts of…