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Infinity Contact grows staff, office space

Cedar Rapids company added 161 jobs last year By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Don’t call them a call center. “We don’t even like that word,” said Tom Leidigh, founder and CEO...

Startup shifts focus after first year of business

Needle Analytics hosts mapping contest By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—The founders of Needle Analytics think maps are cool. The company, started by two University of Iowa graduates, develops and analyzes data...

A fresh start

Shelter House features food, janitorial businesses By Pat Shaver The shelter house offers more than just shelter. One of the Corridor’s largest homeless shelters, the Shelter House, was established...

Six steps to tune your personal performance

By John Langhorne/Consulting January is over, so much for all those New Year’s resolutions, except those you didn’t tell anyone about, more about that later. Consider the following key...

Public investment leads to private growth

Corbett: “We have our second wind” By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the endurance to carry on, Cedar Rapids is finding its second wind. Mayor...

Why a casino is bad for Linn County business

By Scott Stines / Guest Editorial Linn County residents vote March 5 on a proposed private casino. Residents have defeated two previous gambling initiatives during...

It’s time Linn County

By Steve Gray and Drew Skogman / Guest Editorial On March 5, we will have the opportunity to vote on giving permission to the Cedar...

Rising costs remain a health-care concern

By Tim Charles / Health Care CEO Employers are challenged to implement strategies and look for opportunities to play a significant role in reducing the...

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