Three employees of Vernon Research Group, two of whom are women, have purchased the marketing research firm from Cedar Rapids-based holding company Folience, which acquired the company in 2013. The Corridor Business Journal reports that Lori Dockery, Andrew Juhl and Linda Kuster closed on the deal Tuesday, with an effective ownership date retroactive to April 1. The company will continue to do business as Vernon Research Group, operating from its Cedar Rapids office at 1962 First Ave. SE.