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How the blogosphere spawned a popular series

By Joe Sheller / Guest Column The 2017 Fall Faculty Series is underway at Mount Mercy University, and it has generated lo­cal media buzz. There...

Voice of the Customer surveys go big

By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com They’ve become a predictable part of purchases – those reminders via email, sales receipt or the voice of a friendly cashier to...

Psychographics: The future is here

By Katharine Carlon katharine@corridorbusiness.com They know who you are, what you like, what you buy and what motivates you. And thanks to the rise of psychographic...

Ortberg lays out UTC-Rockwell Collins deal

Kelly Ortberg, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Collins, speaks at the 2013 edition of the Corridor Business Journal's Economic Forecast Luncheon. PHOTO BILL ADAMS   By...

UFG sells United Life for $280M

UFG's headquarters in Cedar Rapids, shown in an undated photo. CREDIT CBJ   By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com Spending $280 million to acquire the life insurance business of Cedar...

Nearly 15,000 participate in 27th Especially for You

More than 14,700 people registered for the 27th annual Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer, held Oct. 1 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. This...

Dave Koch appointed Johnson County Public Health director

The Johnson County Board of Health appointed Dave Koch to serve as the director of Johnson County Public Health (JCPH), effective Oct. 8. Mr....

Speak Up series focuses on end-of-life planning

The MedQuarter Regional Medical District announces an upcoming, three-part series focused on end-of-life planning. The Speak Up series, held at First Lutheran Church, 1000...

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